TR 111A over Spring Branch
PoorPosted for loadChristian County, Illinois · 2.5 M W. Sharpsburg · Structure no. 011309000000000
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 82 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 111A over Spring Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 111A over Spring Branch in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 22 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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 111A over Spring Branch built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 111A over Spring Branch 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does TR 111A over Spring Branch carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is TR 111A over Spring Branch?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns TR 111A over Spring Branch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.