TR 70 over Becks Creek Trib
FairShelby County, Illinois · 4.1 MI NW Herrick · Structure no. 087340600000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 94 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 70 over Becks Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 70 over Becks Creek Trib in Shelby County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 70 over Becks Creek Trib built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 70 over Becks Creek Trib 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does TR 70 over Becks Creek Trib carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is TR 70 over Becks Creek Trib?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 70 over Becks Creek Trib?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.