Red Shale HILL-TR1 over Dillon Creek
FairTazewell County, Illinois · NE-34-T24NR4W · Structure no. 090309300000000
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 87 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Red Shale HILL-TR1 over Dillon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Shale HILL-TR1 over Dillon Creek in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Red Shale HILL-TR1 over Dillon Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Red Shale HILL-TR1 over Dillon 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Red Shale HILL-TR1 over Dillon Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is Red Shale HILL-TR1 over Dillon Creek?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Red Shale HILL-TR1 over Dillon Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.