US Bridges

TR 133/ Sandoval R over Lost Creek Branch

Poor

Clinton County, Illinois · S. Shattuc · Structure no. 014306200000000

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 133/ Sandoval R over Lost Creek Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 133/ Sandoval R over Lost Creek Branch in Clinton County, Illinois. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 4 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 193 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTR 133/ Sandoval R
CrossesLost Creek Branch
LocationS. Shattuc
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.60766, -89.19191
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2020)
Projected traffic193 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$30,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 133/ Sandoval R over Lost Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 133/ Sandoval R over Lost Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does TR 133/ Sandoval R over Lost Creek Branch carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is TR 133/ Sandoval R over Lost Creek Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns TR 133/ Sandoval R over Lost Creek Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.