US Bridges

TR 82 over Icg RR

Poor

Massac County, Illinois · 3 Mi.S.Big Bay Sta. · Structure no. 064990800000000

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

TR 82 over Icg RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 82 over Icg RR in Massac County, Illinois. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 4 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: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTR 82
CrossesIcg RR
Location3 Mi.S.Big Bay Sta.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMassac County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.29015, -88.72911
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$137,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 82 over Icg RR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 82 over Icg RR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does TR 82 over Icg RR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is TR 82 over Icg RR?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns TR 82 over Icg RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.