TR 89A over Bear Crk
FairAdams County, Illinois · 2.5 MI S of Loraine · Structure no. 001324100000000
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 130 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 89A over Bear Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 89A over Bear Crk in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 89A over Bear Crk built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 89A over Bear Crk 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does TR 89A over Bear Crk carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is TR 89A over Bear Crk?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 89A over Bear Crk?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.