US Bridges

TR 62(N. Main St) over Long Grove Creek

Poor

Shelby County, Illinois · .5 MI N of Moweaqua · Structure no. 087000100000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 62(N. Main St) over Long Grove Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 62(N. Main St) over Long Grove Creek in Shelby County, Illinois. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,364 by 2046. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesTR 62(N. Main St)
CrossesLong Grove Creek
Location.5 MI N of Moweaqua
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.64356, -89.01586
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2024)
Projected traffic1,364 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$377,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 62(N. Main St) over Long Grove Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 62(N. Main St) over Long Grove Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does TR 62(N. Main St) over Long Grove Creek carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is TR 62(N. Main St) over Long Grove Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns TR 62(N. Main St) over Long Grove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.