US Bridges

TR 269(JACKSON Rd) over Willow Branch

Fair

Macon County, Illinois · 3.25 MI SW of Macon · Structure no. 058321800000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 269(JACKSON Rd) over Willow Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 269(JACKSON Rd) over Willow Branch in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2046. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 269(JACKSON Rd)
CrossesWillow Branch
Location3.25 MI SW of Macon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMacon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.66933, -89.03352
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2020)
Projected traffic35 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 269(JACKSON Rd) over Willow Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 269(JACKSON Rd) over Willow Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does TR 269(JACKSON Rd) over Willow Branch carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 269(JACKSON Rd) over Willow Branch?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns TR 269(JACKSON Rd) over Willow Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.