US Bridges

TR 60 over Br of Locust Fork

Fair

Bond County, Illinois · 1.75M S Pierron · Structure no. 003310700000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 60 over Br of Locust Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 60 over Br of Locust Fork in Bond 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 60
CrossesBr of Locust Fork
Location1.75M S Pierron
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBond County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.74873, -89.52879
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 60 over Br of Locust Fork built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 60 over Br of Locust Fork 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 60 over Br of Locust Fork carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is TR 60 over Br of Locust Fork?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 60 over Br of Locust Fork?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.