US Bridges

TR 83 over Mackinaw River

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 1.0 MI S Lexington · Structure no. 057490600000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 83 over Mackinaw River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 83 over Mackinaw River in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2046. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 83
CrossesMackinaw River
Location1.0 MI S Lexington
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.62872, -88.79751
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2024)
Projected traffic429 by 2046
Trucks24%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$824,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 83 over Mackinaw River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 83 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does TR 83 over Mackinaw River carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is TR 83 over Mackinaw River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 83 over Mackinaw River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.