TR 82 over Achenbach Branch
PoorPosted for loadChristian County, Illinois · 3.5 N Palmer · Structure no. 011327600000000
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 82 over Achenbach Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 82 over Achenbach Branch in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 2 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 82 over Achenbach Branch built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 82 over Achenbach 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 82 over Achenbach Branch carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is TR 82 over Achenbach Branch?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns TR 82 over Achenbach Branch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.