TR 79A over Clear Creek Trib
GoodUnion County, Illinois · 0.9 Mi.E of Ill 127 · Structure no. 091312400000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2021
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 92 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 79A over Clear Creek Trib is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 79A over Clear Creek Trib in Union 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 79A over Clear Creek Trib built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 79A over Clear Creek Trib in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2021.
How much traffic does TR 79A over Clear Creek Trib carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is TR 79A over Clear Creek Trib?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns TR 79A over Clear Creek Trib?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.