TR 84 over Bay Creek Ditch
PoorPope County, Illinois · 2 MI W Homberg · Structure no. 076306500000000
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 92 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 84 over Bay Creek Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 84 over Bay Creek Ditch in Pope County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 84 over Bay Creek Ditch built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 84 over Bay Creek Ditch 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 2023.
How much traffic does TR 84 over Bay Creek Ditch carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is TR 84 over Bay Creek Ditch?
The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 84 over Bay Creek Ditch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.