US Bridges

TR 84 over Chaney Creek

Fair

Hancock County, Illinois · 1.5 MI NW Elvaston · Structure no. 034460600000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 84 over Chaney Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 84 over Chaney Creek in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 84
CrossesChaney Creek
Location1.5 MI NW Elvaston
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHancock County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.40419, -91.27203
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic303 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 84 over Chaney Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 84 over Chaney 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does TR 84 over Chaney Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is TR 84 over Chaney Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns TR 84 over Chaney Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.