US Bridges

TR-62 over Bluegrass Creek

Good

Vermilion County, Illinois · 2.2 MI S of Reilly · Structure no. 092353000000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-62 over Bluegrass Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-62 over Bluegrass Creek in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR-62
CrossesBluegrass Creek
Location2.2 MI S of Reilly
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.3818, -87.85528
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 TR-62 over Bluegrass Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-62 over Bluegrass Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does TR-62 over Bluegrass Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is TR-62 over Bluegrass Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR-62 over Bluegrass Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.