TR 27 over Lake Mattoon
FairCumberland County, Illinois · 2.5 MI NE of Neoga · Structure no. 018303500000000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 27 over Lake Mattoon is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 27 over Lake Mattoon in Cumberland County, Illinois. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 26 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 27 over Lake Mattoon built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 27 over Lake Mattoon 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does TR 27 over Lake Mattoon carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is TR 27 over Lake Mattoon?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 27 over Lake Mattoon?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.