TR 27 over Branch of Spring Cr.
PoorPosted for loadHancock County, Illinois · 3.0 MI NW Laharpe · Structure no. 034411400000000
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 27 over Branch of Spring Cr. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 27 over Branch of Spring Cr. in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 75 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 27 over Branch of Spring Cr. built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is TR 27 over Branch of Spring Cr. 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does TR 27 over Branch of Spring Cr. carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is TR 27 over Branch of Spring Cr.?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns TR 27 over Branch of Spring Cr.?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.