TR 42 over Wildcat Creek
FairPiatt County, Illinois · 3.0 MI SW Monticello · Structure no. 074315100000000
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 42 over Wildcat Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 42 over Wildcat Creek in Piatt County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 26 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 42 over Wildcat Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 42 over Wildcat Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does TR 42 over Wildcat Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is TR 42 over Wildcat Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 42 over Wildcat Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.