US Bridges

TR 154 over Spring Branch

Good

Christian County, Illinois · 4 MI SE Edinburg · Structure no. 011329400000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 154 over Spring Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 154 over Spring Branch in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 154
CrossesSpring Branch
Location4 MI SE Edinburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.62839, -89.30774
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 154 over Spring Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 154 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 154 over Spring Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is TR 154 over Spring Branch?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 154 over Spring Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.