US Bridges

TR-92 over B & O RR

PoorPosted for load

Lawrence County, Illinois · 0.5 MI W Bridgeport · Structure no. 051306900000000

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

TR-92 over B & O RR is a steel truss - thru carrying TR-92 over B & O RR in Lawrence County, Illinois. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR-92
CrossesB & O RR
Location0.5 MI W Bridgeport
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLawrence County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.70289, -87.77801
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating13.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$343,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR-92 over B & O RR built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-92 over B & O RR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does TR-92 over B & O RR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is TR-92 over B & O RR?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns TR-92 over B & O RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.