TR 245 over Blue Cr-Lake Pittsfd
PoorPike County, Illinois · 3.0 MI NE Pittsfield · Structure no. 075310700000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 245 over Blue Cr-Lake Pittsfd is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 245 over Blue Cr-Lake Pittsfd in Pike County, Illinois. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 4 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 203 by 2046. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 245 over Blue Cr-Lake Pittsfd built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 245 over Blue Cr-Lake Pittsfd 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does TR 245 over Blue Cr-Lake Pittsfd carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is TR 245 over Blue Cr-Lake Pittsfd?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 245 over Blue Cr-Lake Pittsfd?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.