US Bridges

Ragar RD - TR 67 over Mackinaw River

Fair

Tazewell County, Illinois · S.CTR-25-T25NR2W · Structure no. 090306500000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ragar RD - TR 67 over Mackinaw River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ragar RD - TR 67 over Mackinaw River in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRagar RD - TR 67
CrossesMackinaw River
LocationS.CTR-25-T25NR2W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.58676, -89.27867
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic227 by 2046
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Ragar RD - TR 67 over Mackinaw River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ragar RD - TR 67 over Mackinaw River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Ragar RD - TR 67 over Mackinaw River carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is Ragar RD - TR 67 over Mackinaw River?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ragar RD - TR 67 over Mackinaw River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.