US Bridges

TR 70A over Weaver Creek

Fair

Washington County, Illinois · NE 1/4 SEC17 T25 R4W · Structure no. 095318800000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 70A over Weaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 70A over Weaver Creek in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 242 by 2046. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTR 70A
CrossesWeaver Creek
LocationNE 1/4 SEC17 T25 R4W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.35676, -89.55091
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2024)
Projected traffic242 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$338.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 70A over Weaver Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 70A over Weaver 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does TR 70A over Weaver Creek carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 70A over Weaver Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 70A over Weaver Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.