TR 61 over W Okaw River
FairMoultrie County, Illinois · 3.3 MI SW Lovington · Structure no. 070443200000000
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 176 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 61 over W Okaw River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 61 over W Okaw River in Moultrie County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2046. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 61 over W Okaw River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 61 over W Okaw River 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does TR 61 over W Okaw River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is TR 61 over W Okaw River?
The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 61 over W Okaw River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.