TR 480 over Schearles Branch
GoodMacoupin County, Illinois · 2.5 Miles NE of Nilwood · Structure no. 059352000000000
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 480 over Schearles Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 480 over Schearles Branch in Macoupin County, Illinois. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 480 over Schearles Branch built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 480 over Schearles Branch 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does TR 480 over Schearles Branch carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is TR 480 over Schearles Branch?
The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 480 over Schearles Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.