TR 43 Merrimac RD over Long Slash Creek
GoodMonroe County, Illinois · 4 MI N of Valmeyer · Structure no. 067318200000000
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 43 Merrimac RD over Long Slash Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 43 Merrimac RD over Long Slash Creek in Monroe County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 57 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 43 Merrimac RD over Long Slash Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 43 Merrimac RD over Long Slash Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2022.
How much traffic does TR 43 Merrimac RD over Long Slash Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is TR 43 Merrimac RD over Long Slash Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 43 Merrimac RD over Long Slash Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.