US Bridges

TR 327 over Lake Pana

FairPosted for load

Christian County, Illinois · 1.6 MI E Pana · Structure no. 011325600000000

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 327 over Lake Pana is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 327 over Lake Pana in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1964, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 327
CrossesLake Pana
Location1.6 MI E Pana
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChristian County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.38216, -89.03223
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2021)
Projected traffic1,111 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$95,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 327 over Lake Pana built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is TR 327 over Lake Pana 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does TR 327 over Lake Pana carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is TR 327 over Lake Pana?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 327 over Lake Pana?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.