TR 68 over Miller Branch
PoorChristian County, Illinois · 2 MI Ene Morrisonvle · Structure no. 011306900000000
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Other
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 68 over Miller Branch is a concrete other carrying TR 68 over Miller Branch in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 4 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 68 over Miller Branch built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 68 over Miller Branch 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 68 over Miller Branch carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is TR 68 over Miller Branch?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns TR 68 over Miller Branch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.