TR 70 over Briar Creek
GoodPulaski County, Illinois · 3.5 MI N E Pulaski · Structure no. 077308300000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 70 over Briar Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 70 over Briar Creek in Pulaski County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 70 over Briar Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 70 over Briar 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does TR 70 over Briar Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is TR 70 over Briar Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 70 over Briar Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.