TR 73 over Wolf Creek
PoorPosted for loadShelby County, Illinois · 4.9 MI NW Windsor · Structure no. 087333800000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 73 over Wolf Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying TR 73 over Wolf Creek in Shelby 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 73 over Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 73 over Wolf Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does TR 73 over Wolf Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is TR 73 over Wolf Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns TR 73 over Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.