TR 540 over Br Macinaw R
FairMcLean County, Illinois · 1.5 MI S Colfax · Structure no. 057503300000000
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 97 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 540 over Br Macinaw R is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 540 over Br Macinaw R in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 540 over Br Macinaw R built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 540 over Br Macinaw R 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 540 over Br Macinaw R carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is TR 540 over Br Macinaw R?
The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns TR 540 over Br Macinaw R?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.