TR 53 over Williams Creek
FairSchuyler County, Illinois · 1.5MISWBIRMINGHAM · Structure no. 085420800000000
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 119 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 53 over Williams Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 53 over Williams Creek in Schuyler County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 6 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 53 over Williams Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 53 over Williams Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does TR 53 over Williams Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.
How long is TR 53 over Williams Creek?
The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 53 over Williams Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.