US Bridges

TR 66 over No. Br. Forked Creek

Good

Kankakee County, Illinois · 3.1 M1 NW of Deselm · Structure no. 046342000000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 66 over No. Br. Forked Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 66 over No. Br. Forked Creek in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTR 66
CrossesNo. Br. Forked Creek
Location3.1 M1 NW of Deselm
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKankakee County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.28304, -88.01369
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 66 over No. Br. Forked Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 66 over No. Br. Forked Creek 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does TR 66 over No. Br. Forked Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is TR 66 over No. Br. Forked Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 66 over No. Br. Forked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.