TR 531 over Pigeon Creek
FairAdams County, Illinois · 1.8 MI NE Payson · Structure no. 001325900000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 531 over Pigeon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 531 over Pigeon Creek in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 6 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 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 TR 531 over Pigeon Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 531 over Pigeon Creek 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does TR 531 over Pigeon Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is TR 531 over Pigeon Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 531 over Pigeon Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.