TR 87A over Exline Slough
PoorKankakee County, Illinois · 3.7 MI E Bradley · Structure no. 046330000000000
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 97 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,350
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 87A over Exline Slough is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 87A over Exline Slough in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.
It carries about 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,377 by 2046. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 87A over Exline Slough built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 87A over Exline Slough 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does TR 87A over Exline Slough carry?
About 1,350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is TR 87A over Exline Slough?
The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 87A over Exline Slough?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.