US Bridges

TR 608 over Mackinaw River

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 3.0 MI Ese Anchor · Structure no. 057313600000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 608 over Mackinaw River is a concrete slab carrying TR 608 over Mackinaw River in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 608
CrossesMackinaw River
Location3.0 MI Ese Anchor
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.55897, -88.47835
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 inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 608 over Mackinaw River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 608 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does TR 608 over Mackinaw River carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is TR 608 over Mackinaw River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns TR 608 over Mackinaw River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.