TR-70 over Raccoon Creek
FairLawrence County, Illinois · 6 MI Ssw Bridgeport · Structure no. 051323600000000
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-70 over Raccoon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-70 over Raccoon Creek in Lawrence County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2046. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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-70 over Raccoon Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-70 over Raccoon 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-70 over Raccoon Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is TR-70 over Raccoon Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR-70 over Raccoon Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.