US Bridges

TR 90 (bearsdale R over Lake Fork Creek

Good

Macon County, Illinois · 3.0 Mi. W Maroa · Structure no. 058341000000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 90 (bearsdale R over Lake Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 90 (bearsdale R over Lake Fork Creek in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 90 (bearsdale R
CrossesLake Fork Creek
Location3.0 Mi. W Maroa
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.04281, -89.01306
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 90 (bearsdale R over Lake Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 90 (bearsdale R over Lake Fork Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does TR 90 (bearsdale R over Lake Fork Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TR 90 (bearsdale R over Lake Fork Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 90 (bearsdale R over Lake Fork Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.