TR 61 over Hill Creek
FairJasper County, Illinois · 2 MI NE Gila · Structure no. 040319100000000
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 61 over Hill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 61 over Hill Creek in Jasper County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 61 over Hill Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 61 over Hill 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does TR 61 over Hill Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is TR 61 over Hill Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 61 over Hill Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.