Lake WINDMERE-TR10 over Prairie Creek
PoorTazewell County, Illinois · SE-17-T24NR3W · Structure no. 090308500000000
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 775
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lake WINDMERE-TR10 over Prairie Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake WINDMERE-TR10 over Prairie Creek in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.
It carries about 775 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 808 by 2046. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 28 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 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Lake WINDMERE-TR10 over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lake WINDMERE-TR10 over Prairie 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Lake WINDMERE-TR10 over Prairie Creek carry?
About 775 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Lake WINDMERE-TR10 over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Lake WINDMERE-TR10 over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.