TR 53 over Camp Creek
PoorMercer County, Illinois · NW-21-T15NR1W · Structure no. 066510100000000
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 104 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 53 over Camp Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 53 over Camp Creek in Mercer County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 53 over Camp Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 53 over Camp Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does TR 53 over Camp Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is TR 53 over Camp Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 53 over Camp Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.