US Bridges

Rossbriley Rd-Tr 2 over Trib-Lt Bessie Creek

Good

Franklin County, Illinois · N of Hanaford · Structure no. 028337100000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rossbriley Rd-Tr 2 over Trib-Lt Bessie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rossbriley Rd-Tr 2 over Trib-Lt Bessie Creek in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRossbriley Rd-Tr 2
CrossesTrib-Lt Bessie Creek
LocationN of Hanaford
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.96888, -88.83573
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks23%
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 Rossbriley Rd-Tr 2 over Trib-Lt Bessie Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rossbriley Rd-Tr 2 over Trib-Lt Bessie 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Rossbriley Rd-Tr 2 over Trib-Lt Bessie Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Rossbriley Rd-Tr 2 over Trib-Lt Bessie Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rossbriley Rd-Tr 2 over Trib-Lt Bessie Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.