TR 71 over Brushy Fork
FairEdgar County, Illinois · 0.5 MI SE of Hume · Structure no. 023510100000000
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 71 over Brushy Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 71 over Brushy Fork in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 71 over Brushy Fork built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 71 over Brushy Fork 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does TR 71 over Brushy Fork carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is TR 71 over Brushy Fork?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 71 over Brushy Fork?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.