TR 85 over Short Point Creek
GoodLivingston County, Illinois · 3 MI SW Cornell · Structure no. 053412700000000
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 106 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 85 over Short Point Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 85 over Short Point Creek in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 85 over Short Point Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 85 over Short Point 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does TR 85 over Short Point Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is TR 85 over Short Point Creek?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 85 over Short Point Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.