TR 179 Agg Surf Ro over Bay Creek
FairPike County, Illinois · 0.5 Mile SW Newsalem · Structure no. 075320900000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 179 Agg Surf Ro over Bay Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 179 Agg Surf Ro over Bay Creek in Pike County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 116 by 2046. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 179 Agg Surf Ro over Bay Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 179 Agg Surf Ro over Bay 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does TR 179 Agg Surf Ro over Bay Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is TR 179 Agg Surf Ro over Bay Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns TR 179 Agg Surf Ro over Bay Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.