US Bridges

TR 560 over Mackinaw River

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 2.0 MI Ese Colfax · Structure no. 057310000000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 560 over Mackinaw River is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 560 over Mackinaw River in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 560
CrossesMackinaw River
Location2.0 MI Ese Colfax
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.55445, -88.57424
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 560 over Mackinaw River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 560 over Mackinaw River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does TR 560 over Mackinaw River carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is TR 560 over Mackinaw River?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 560 over Mackinaw River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.