Bauer RD over Terry Creek
PoorWill County, Illinois · 2.5 W. Ill 113 · Structure no. 099307900000000
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bauer RD over Terry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bauer RD over Terry Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 50 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.
It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 216 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Bauer RD over Terry Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is Bauer RD over Terry 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Bauer RD over Terry Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Bauer RD over Terry Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Bauer RD over Terry Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.