TR 63B over Tower Creek
FairKankakee County, Illinois · 2.1 MI NW of Momence · Structure no. 046336000000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,050
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 63B over Tower Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 63B over Tower Creek in Kankakee 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,091 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 63B over Tower Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 63B over Tower 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does TR 63B over Tower Creek carry?
About 2,050 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is TR 63B over Tower Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns TR 63B over Tower Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.