TR 180 over Branch Timber Creek
FairMcLean County, Illinois · 1 MI E Shirley · Structure no. 057341200000000
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 71 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 180 over Branch Timber Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 180 over Branch Timber Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 180 over Branch Timber Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 180 over Branch Timber Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does TR 180 over Branch Timber Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is TR 180 over Branch Timber Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 180 over Branch Timber Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.