TR 98 over Spring Branch
GoodChristian County, Illinois · 2.5 MI S Edinburg · Structure no. 011328100000000
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 108 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 98 over Spring Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 98 over Spring Branch in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 98 over Spring Branch built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 98 over Spring Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does TR 98 over Spring Branch carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is TR 98 over Spring Branch?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns TR 98 over Spring Branch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.