TR 78 over Sangamon River
FairChampaign County, Illinois · 1 MI S of Fisher · Structure no. 010445200000000
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 322 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 78 over Sangamon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 78 over Sangamon River in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2046. The structure is 322 ft (98 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 78 over Sangamon River built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 78 over Sangamon River 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does TR 78 over Sangamon River carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is TR 78 over Sangamon River?
The structure is 322 ft (98 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns TR 78 over Sangamon River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.