US Bridges

TR-62 over Copperas Creek

Good

Rock Island County, Illinois · 2.5 MI SE Edgington · Structure no. 081304100000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-62 over Copperas Creek is a concrete slab carrying TR-62 over Copperas Creek in Rock Island County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTR-62
CrossesCopperas Creek
Location2.5 MI SE Edgington
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.3599, -90.75013
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR-62 over Copperas Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-62 over Copperas 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does TR-62 over Copperas Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is TR-62 over Copperas Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR-62 over Copperas Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.