US Bridges

TR 920 over Homer Lake

Fair

Champaign County, Illinois · 3 MI NW of Homer · Structure no. 010990300000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 920 over Homer Lake is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 920 over Homer Lake in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTR 920
CrossesHomer Lake
Location3 MI NW of Homer
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChampaign County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.061, -87.98317
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 920 over Homer Lake built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 920 over Homer Lake 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does TR 920 over Homer Lake carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is TR 920 over Homer Lake?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 920 over Homer Lake?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.