US Bridges

TR 69 over I-55

Fair

Livingston County, Illinois · 1 MI S. of Odell · Structure no. 053011300000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
258 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 69 over I-55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 69 over I-55 in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 69
CrossesI-55
Location1 MI S. of Odell
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.99116, -88.54084
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 69 over I-55 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 69 over I-55 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does TR 69 over I-55 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is TR 69 over I-55?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 69 over I-55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.