Township Road 74 over Masters Cr.
PoorBureau County, Illinois · 4 Mi. W. of Lamoille · Structure no. 006305400000000
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Township Road 74 over Masters Cr. is a concrete channel beam carrying Township Road 74 over Masters Cr. in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 3 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Township Road 74 over Masters Cr. built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Township Road 74 over Masters Cr. 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Township Road 74 over Masters Cr. carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Township Road 74 over Masters Cr.?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Township Road 74 over Masters Cr.?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.