US Bridges

TR 61 over Trib Clark Branch

Good

Edgar County, Illinois · 1.25 MI W Metcalf · Structure no. 023544300000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 61 over Trib Clark Branch is a concrete slab carrying TR 61 over Trib Clark Branch in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 61
CrossesTrib Clark Branch
Location1.25 MI W Metcalf
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEdgar County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.80712, -87.82782
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2019)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 61 over Trib Clark Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 61 over Trib Clark Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does TR 61 over Trib Clark Branch carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is TR 61 over Trib Clark Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 61 over Trib Clark Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.