TR-83 over Willow Creek
GoodCrawford County, Illinois · 4 MI N Oblong · Structure no. 017341900000000
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-83 over Willow Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR-83 over Willow Creek in Crawford County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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-83 over Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-83 over Willow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does TR-83 over Willow Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is TR-83 over Willow Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR-83 over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.