TR 79A over Trib to Clear Creek
GoodUnion County, Illinois · 2 MI W of Cobden · Structure no. 091319400000000
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 79A over Trib to Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 79A over Trib to Clear Creek in Union County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 24 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Trib to Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 79A over Trib to Clear Creek 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 2023.
How much traffic does TR 79A over Trib to Clear Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is TR 79A over Trib to Clear Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 79A over Trib to Clear Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.