US Bridges

Espy Street over Trib Little Indian C

Good

Franklin County, Illinois · 0.5 MI W. of Sesser · Structure no. 028340900000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Espy Street over Trib Little Indian C is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Espy Street over Trib Little Indian C in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEspy Street
CrossesTrib Little Indian C
Location0.5 MI W. of Sesser
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.0892, -89.06949
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Espy Street over Trib Little Indian C built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Espy Street over Trib Little Indian C 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 Espy Street over Trib Little Indian C carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is Espy Street over Trib Little Indian C?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Espy Street over Trib Little Indian C?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.