TR 68A over Edwards River
PoorHenry County, Illinois · 3.0 MI SW Andover · Structure no. 037325000000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 97 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 68A over Edwards River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 68A over Edwards River in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2046. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 24 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 68A over Edwards River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 68A over Edwards River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does TR 68A over Edwards River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is TR 68A over Edwards River?
The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 68A over Edwards River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.