TR 479 over Pond Creek
GoodWayne County, Illinois · 2 MI SE Fairfield · Structure no. 096340500000000
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 479 over Pond Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 479 over Pond Creek in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 479 over Pond Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 479 over Pond 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does TR 479 over Pond Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is TR 479 over Pond Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 479 over Pond Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.