US Bridges

TR 60 over Eagle Creek

Good

Gallatin County, Illinois · 1.75 Ni W of Il 1 · Structure no. 030307900000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 60 over Eagle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 60 over Eagle Creek in Gallatin County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesTR 60
CrossesEagle Creek
Location1.75 Ni W of Il 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.65374, -88.29618
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (48 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic10 by 2046
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 60 over Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 60 over Eagle 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does TR 60 over Eagle Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is TR 60 over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 60 over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.