US Bridges

TR 48 Schumacher R over Spanker Br

Fair

Madison County, Illinois · 6.1MI S Pierron · Structure no. 060320100000000

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Other
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
475
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 48 Schumacher R over Spanker Br is a concrete continuous other carrying TR 48 Schumacher R over Spanker Br in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 508 by 2046. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 48 Schumacher R
CrossesSpanker Br
Location6.1MI S Pierron
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadison County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.69115, -89.59603
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2020)
Projected traffic508 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 48 Schumacher R over Spanker Br built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 48 Schumacher R over Spanker Br 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does TR 48 Schumacher R over Spanker Br carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is TR 48 Schumacher R over Spanker Br?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns TR 48 Schumacher R over Spanker Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.