TR-83 over Birch Creek
FairGreene County, Illinois · 6.6 MI NE White Hall · Structure no. 031504100000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 98 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-83 over Birch Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR-83 over Birch Creek in Greene County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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-83 over Birch Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-83 over Birch Creek 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does TR-83 over Birch Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is TR-83 over Birch Creek?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns TR-83 over Birch Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.