TR 91 over Bear Creek
GoodDouglas County, Illinois · 2.2 MI NW of Bourbon · Structure no. 021454100000000
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 91 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 91 over Bear Creek in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 91 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 91 over Bear 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does TR 91 over Bear Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is TR 91 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 91 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.