TR 725 over Grape Creek
PoorPosted for loadVermilion County, Illinois · 1 MI East of Belgium · Structure no. 092324900000000
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 74 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 725 over Grape Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 725 over Grape Creek in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 18 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 725 over Grape Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 725 over Grape 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does TR 725 over Grape Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is TR 725 over Grape Creek?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns TR 725 over Grape Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.