TR 83 over Brown Branch
PoorChristian County, Illinois · 4.0 MI E Stonington · Structure no. 011503900000000
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 83 over Brown Branch is a steel culvert carrying TR 83 over Brown Branch in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 83 over Brown Branch built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 83 over Brown 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 83 over Brown Branch carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is TR 83 over Brown Branch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).
Who owns TR 83 over Brown Branch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.