TR 68 over Ellison Creek
GoodHenderson County, Illinois · NW.COR-15-T9NR5W · Structure no. 036503600000000
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 104 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 68 over Ellison Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 68 over Ellison Creek in Henderson County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 68 over Ellison Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 68 over Ellison 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does TR 68 over Ellison Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is TR 68 over Ellison Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 68 over Ellison Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.