TR 81
Carrying TR 81 over BR MACKINAW R
0.5 MI S CLARKSVILLE, McLean, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: TR 81
The TR 81 bridge in McLean, Illinois carries TR 81 over BR MACKINAW R. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 21.6 meters (71 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How TR 81 compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1968
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 21.6 m (71 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.9 m (26 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 50 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 057510400000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TR 81 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare TR 81 against other structures in McLean and across Illinois. Illinois bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for TR 81?
TR 81 in McLean, Illinois has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is TR 81 inspected?
TR 81's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 50 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TR 81 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for TR 81?
TR 81 has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining TR 81?
TR 81 is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is TR 81 and does age affect safety?
TR 81 was built in 1968, making it 58 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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