US Bridges

TR 83 over Br Mackinaw River

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 2.0 M Sse Clarksvill · Structure no. 057510700000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 83 over Br Mackinaw River is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 83 over Br Mackinaw River in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 58% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 83
CrossesBr Mackinaw River
Location2.0 M Sse Clarksvill
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.62248, -88.83758
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks58%
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 83 over Br Mackinaw River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 83 over Br 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does TR 83 over Br Mackinaw River carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 58% are trucks.

How long is TR 83 over Br Mackinaw River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 83 over Br Mackinaw River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.