TR-627 over Pond Creek
PoorClosed to trafficWayne County, Illinois · 4.5 MI S Golden Gate · Structure no. 096335300000000
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-627 over Pond Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR-627 over Pond Creek in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| 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-627 over Pond Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-627 over Pond Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does TR-627 over Pond Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is TR-627 over Pond Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns TR-627 over Pond Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.