TR 63 over Shoal Creek
GoodBond County, Illinois · 2.5 MI SE Sorento · Structure no. 003382500000000
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 242 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 63 over Shoal Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 63 over Shoal Creek in Bond County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 63 over Shoal Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 63 over Shoal Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2021.
How much traffic does TR 63 over Shoal Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is TR 63 over Shoal Creek?
The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 63 over Shoal Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.