TR 53 over Range Creek
FairCumberland County, Illinois · 3.4 MI E Union Ctr · Structure no. 018315500000000
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 53 over Range Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 53 over Range Creek in Cumberland County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 27 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 53 over Range Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 53 over Range 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does TR 53 over Range Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is TR 53 over Range Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 53 over Range Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.