TR-524 over Owens Creek
PoorPosted for loadWayne County, Illinois · 4 MI E Fairfield · Structure no. 096319000000000
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-524 over Owens Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR-524 over Owens Creek in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1973, 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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-524 over Owens Creek built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is TR-524 over Owens 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does TR-524 over Owens Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is TR-524 over Owens Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns TR-524 over Owens Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.