TR 71A over Willow Branch
FairChristian County, Illinois · 2.5 MI Nnw Moweaqua · Structure no. 011337400000000
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 136 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 71A over Willow Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 71A over Willow Branch in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 24 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 71A over Willow Branch built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 71A over Willow Branch 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does TR 71A over Willow Branch carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is TR 71A over Willow Branch?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 71A over Willow Branch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.