TR 85 over Br Bluegrass Creek
FairVermilion County, Illinois · 3 MI NW Potomac · Structure no. 092334300000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 85 over Br Bluegrass Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 85 over Br Bluegrass Creek in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 27 ft wide.
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 85 over Br Bluegrass Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 85 over Br Bluegrass 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does TR 85 over Br Bluegrass Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is TR 85 over Br Bluegrass Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 85 over Br Bluegrass Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.