US Bridges

TR 73 over Goose Creek Trib

Good

Piatt County, Illinois · 3.0 MI SW Lodge · Structure no. 074320400000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 73 over Goose Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying TR 73 over Goose Creek Trib in Piatt County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesTR 73
CrossesGoose Creek Trib
Location3.0 MI SW Lodge
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.07339, -88.598
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 73 over Goose Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 73 over Goose Creek Trib 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does TR 73 over Goose Creek Trib carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR 73 over Goose Creek Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 73 over Goose Creek Trib?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.