US Bridges

TR 23 (newburg Rd) over Friends Creek

Good

Macon County, Illinois · 1.0 MI E Argenta · Structure no. 058338300000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 23 (newburg Rd) over Friends Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 23 (newburg Rd) over Friends Creek in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 23 (newburg Rd)
CrossesFriends Creek
Location1.0 MI E Argenta
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.98038, -88.79676
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 23 (newburg Rd) over Friends Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 23 (newburg Rd) over Friends 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does TR 23 (newburg Rd) over Friends Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TR 23 (newburg Rd) over Friends Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 23 (newburg Rd) over Friends Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.