TR 18 over Pulaski Slough
GoodPulaski County, Illinois · 2 MI SW of Pulaski · Structure no. 077306400000000
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 18 over Pulaski Slough is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 18 over Pulaski Slough in Pulaski County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 18 over Pulaski Slough built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 18 over Pulaski Slough 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does TR 18 over Pulaski Slough carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is TR 18 over Pulaski Slough?
The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns TR 18 over Pulaski Slough?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.