TR 61 a over Crabapple Creek
PoorEdgar County, Illinois · 1 MI E of Chrisman · Structure no. 023490400000000
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 61 a over Crabapple Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 61 a over Crabapple Creek in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 65 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 61 a over Crabapple Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is TR 61 a over Crabapple Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does TR 61 a over Crabapple Creek carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is TR 61 a over Crabapple Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 61 a over Crabapple Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.