TR 83 over Spoon River
PoorChampaign County, Illinois · 2.5 MI S Gifford · Structure no. 010405600000000
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 83 over Spoon River is a concrete culvert carrying TR 83 over Spoon River in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older 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 4 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.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 31 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 83 over Spoon River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 83 over Spoon River 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 83 over Spoon River carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is TR 83 over Spoon River?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns TR 83 over Spoon River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.