TR 47 over West Fork Mazon R
PoorPosted for loadLivingston County, Illinois · 2085 E 2700 N · Structure no. 053315700000000
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1964
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 47 over West Fork Mazon R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 47 over West Fork Mazon R in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 105 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 47 over West Fork Mazon R built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.
What condition is TR 47 over West Fork Mazon R 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does TR 47 over West Fork Mazon R carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is TR 47 over West Fork Mazon R?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 47 over West Fork Mazon R?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.