TR 2 a over Sandy Creek
FairPutnam County, Illinois · 140N 1600E · Structure no. 078300400000000
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 2 a over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 2 a over Sandy Creek in Putnam County, Illinois. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 85 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 24 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 2 a over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is TR 2 a over Sandy 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does TR 2 a over Sandy Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count).
How long is TR 2 a over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 2 a over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.