TR 4 over Blue Creek
PoorWoodford County, Illinois · 1.1 MI E Ill 26 · Structure no. 102315400000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 425
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 4 over Blue Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 4 over Blue Creek in Woodford County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 28 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 4 over Blue Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 4 over Blue 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does TR 4 over Blue Creek carry?
About 425 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is TR 4 over Blue Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns TR 4 over Blue Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.