US Bridges

TR 472 over Patton CR

Fair

McLean County, Illinois · 4.0 MI E Lexington · Structure no. 057493200000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 472 over Patton CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 472 over Patton CR in McLean 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 472
CrossesPatton CR
Location4.0 MI E Lexington
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.63251, -88.70719
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length88 ft (26.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 472 over Patton CR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 472 over Patton CR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does TR 472 over Patton CR carry?

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

How long is TR 472 over Patton CR?

The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 472 over Patton CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.