US Bridges

TR 91 B over Pike Creek

PoorPosted for load

Iroquois County, Illinois · 2.8 Mi. E. Ill 1 · Structure no. 038460000000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 91 B over Pike Creek is a concrete slab carrying TR 91 B over Pike Creek in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 91 B
CrossesPike Creek
Location2.8 Mi. E. Ill 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.86157, -87.68974
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic429 by 2046
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 91 B over Pike Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 91 B over Pike Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does TR 91 B over Pike Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is TR 91 B over Pike Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 91 B over Pike Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.