TR 42 over Spring Creek
FairSangamon County, Illinois · 1.0 N Berlin · Structure no. 084347300000000
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 112 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 42 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 42 over Spring Creek in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 27 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 | 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 42 over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 42 over Spring 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does TR 42 over Spring Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is TR 42 over Spring Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 42 over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.