US Bridges

TR 85 over Masters Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Bureau County, Illinois · 3 MI SE of Ohio · Structure no. 006427200000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2010 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 85 over Masters Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 85 over Masters Creek 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 2 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 85
CrossesMasters Creek
Location3 MI SE of Ohio
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBureau County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.50947, -89.41288
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2010)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 85 over Masters Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 85 over Masters Creek 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 TR 85 over Masters Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is TR 85 over Masters Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 85 over Masters Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.