TR 488 over Brush Crk
PoorPosted for loadMacoupin County, Illinois · 1 MI NE Virden · Structure no. 059322400000000
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 488 over Brush Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 488 over Brush Crk in Macoupin County, Illinois. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 3 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 488 over Brush Crk built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 488 over Brush Crk 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does TR 488 over Brush Crk carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is TR 488 over Brush Crk?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns TR 488 over Brush Crk?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.