US Bridges

TR 28/TANK Road over Branch Sugar Creek

Good

Clinton County, Illinois · 1.5 MI W Alberts · Structure no. 014304100000000

Built
1901
124 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 28/TANK Road over Branch Sugar Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 28/TANK Road over Branch Sugar Creek in Clinton County, Illinois. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 124 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 28/TANK Road
CrossesBranch Sugar Creek
Location1.5 MI W Alberts
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClinton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.54142, -89.65397
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic275 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$36,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 28/TANK Road over Branch Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is TR 28/TANK Road over Branch Sugar Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does TR 28/TANK Road over Branch Sugar Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is TR 28/TANK Road over Branch Sugar Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns TR 28/TANK Road over Branch Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.