US Bridges

TR 92 over Long Point Creek

Fair

De Witt County, Illinois · 3.0 MI NW Wapella · Structure no. 020311700000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 92 over Long Point Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 92 over Long Point Creek in De Witt County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 92
CrossesLong Point Creek
Location3.0 MI NW Wapella
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.25669, -88.99584
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 92 over Long Point Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 92 over Long Point Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does TR 92 over Long Point Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is TR 92 over Long Point Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 92 over Long Point Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.