TR 242 over Crane Creek
FairSchuyler County, Illinois · 4.0 S of Rushville · Structure no. 085411800000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 242 over Crane Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 242 over Crane Creek in Schuyler County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 24 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 242 over Crane Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 242 over Crane 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does TR 242 over Crane Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is TR 242 over Crane Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 242 over Crane Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.