TR 68 over Prairie CR
GoodIroquois County, Illinois · 3.2MI N Gilman · Structure no. 038393500000000
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 68 over Prairie CR is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 68 over Prairie CR in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 26 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 68 over Prairie CR built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 68 over Prairie CR 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does TR 68 over Prairie CR carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is TR 68 over Prairie CR?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 68 over Prairie CR?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.