TR 72 over Goose Creek
FairPiatt County, Illinois · 1 MI NW Monticello · Structure no. 074324400000000
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 174 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 72 over Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 72 over Goose Creek in Piatt County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 5 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 72 over Goose Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 72 over Goose 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does TR 72 over Goose Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is TR 72 over Goose Creek?
The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 72 over Goose Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.