TR-62 over Big Creek
GoodEffingham County, Illinois · 3 MI S Dexter · Structure no. 025316500000000
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-62 over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-62 over Big Creek in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 106 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-62 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-62 over Big 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 November 2021.
How much traffic does TR-62 over Big Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is TR-62 over Big Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR-62 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.