US Bridges

TR 80 over L. Indian Cr. Trib.

Good

Franklin County, Illinois · 3/4 Mi. W of Sesser · Structure no. 028320600000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 80 over L. Indian Cr. Trib. is a concrete slab carrying TR 80 over L. Indian Cr. Trib. in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 80
CrossesL. Indian Cr. Trib.
Location3/4 Mi. W of Sesser
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.08576, -89.07295
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks27%
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 80 over L. Indian Cr. Trib. built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 80 over L. Indian Cr. Trib. 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does TR 80 over L. Indian Cr. Trib. carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is TR 80 over L. Indian Cr. Trib.?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns TR 80 over L. Indian Cr. Trib.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.