TR 83 over Buck Creek
FairChampaign County, Illinois · 2.5 MI Ssw Penfield · Structure no. 010333800000000
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 83 over Buck Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 83 over Buck Creek in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 23 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 TR 83 over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 83 over Buck 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does TR 83 over Buck Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is TR 83 over Buck Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns TR 83 over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.