TR 59 over Brushy Fork
GoodDouglas County, Illinois · 0.1 MI S of TR 51 · Structure no. 021442300000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 59 over Brushy Fork is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 59 over Brushy Fork in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 8 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 59 over Brushy Fork built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 59 over Brushy Fork 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does TR 59 over Brushy Fork carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is TR 59 over Brushy Fork?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 59 over Brushy Fork?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.