TR 105A Patton over The Big Four
FairFord County, Illinois · 1710E 200N · Structure no. 027319500000000
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 105A Patton over The Big Four is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 105A Patton over The Big Four in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 28 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 105A Patton over The Big Four built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 105A 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 105A Patton over The Big Four carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is TR 105A Patton over The Big Four?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns TR 105A Patton over The Big Four?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.