TR 91 Patton over The Big Four
FairFord County, Illinois · 1320E 500N · Structure no. 027323500000000
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 111 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 91 Patton over The Big Four is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 91 Patton over The Big Four in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 91 Patton over The Big Four built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 91 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 91 Patton over The Big Four carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is TR 91 Patton over The Big Four?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns TR 91 Patton over The Big Four?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.