TR-43 over Jordan Creek
FairWabash County, Illinois · 2 MI SW Lancaster · Structure no. 093308000000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-43 over Jordan Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR-43 over Jordan Creek in Wabash 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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-43 over Jordan Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-43 over Jordan 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-43 over Jordan Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is TR-43 over Jordan Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns TR-43 over Jordan Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.