TR 59 over Plum Creek
GoodWashington County, Illinois · 0.25 MI E Okawville · Structure no. 095316000000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 87 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 59 over Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 59 over Plum Creek in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 454 by 2046. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 59 over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 59 over Plum 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does TR 59 over Plum Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is TR 59 over Plum Creek?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 59 over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.