TR 116 over Lost Creek
PoorTazewell County, Illinois · SE-17-T24NR4W · Structure no. 090316600000000
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 116 over Lost Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 116 over Lost Creek in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 116 over Lost Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 116 over Lost 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 TR 116 over Lost Creek carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is TR 116 over Lost Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns TR 116 over Lost Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.