TR 70 Patton over The Big Four
FairFord County, Illinois · 1900E 100N · Structure no. 027315300000000
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 144 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 70 Patton over The Big Four is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 70 Patton over The Big Four in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 25 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 70 Patton over The Big Four built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 70 Patton over The Big Four 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does TR 70 Patton over The Big Four carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is TR 70 Patton over The Big Four?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns TR 70 Patton over The Big Four?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.