US Bridges

TR 2 over Sang/Chris Lake

Fair

Christian County, Illinois · 2MI SW of Sicily · Structure no. 011304000000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 2 over Sang/Chris Lake is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 2 over Sang/Chris Lake in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2046. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 2
CrossesSang/Chris Lake
Location2MI SW of Sicily
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChristian County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.579, -89.53441
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2021)
Projected traffic404 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 2 over Sang/Chris Lake built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 2 over Sang/Chris 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does TR 2 over Sang/Chris Lake carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is TR 2 over Sang/Chris Lake?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns TR 2 over Sang/Chris Lake?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.