TR-82 over Fordice Creek
FairWabash County, Illinois · 6 MI S Lancaster · Structure no. 093303900000000
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-82 over Fordice Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR-82 over Fordice Creek in Wabash County, Illinois. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 116 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-82 over Fordice Creek built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is TR-82 over Fordice 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does TR-82 over Fordice Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is TR-82 over Fordice Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns TR-82 over Fordice Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.