US Bridges

Caterpillar RD-TR1 over Crane Creek

FairPosted for load

Tazewell County, Illinois · W.CTR-16-T22NR4W · Structure no. 090309400000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
94 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caterpillar RD-TR1 over Crane Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Caterpillar RD-TR1 over Crane Creek in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCaterpillar RD-TR1
CrossesCrane Creek
LocationW.CTR-16-T22NR4W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTazewell County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.35867, -89.56626
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic379 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Caterpillar RD-TR1 over Crane Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caterpillar RD-TR1 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Caterpillar RD-TR1 over Crane Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Caterpillar RD-TR1 over Crane Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Caterpillar RD-TR1 over Crane Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.