US Bridges

Township Road 273 over Brush Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Illinois · 3.5 MI W Hillsboro · Structure no. 068324500000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 273 over Brush Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Township Road 273 over Brush Creek in Montgomery County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 273
CrossesBrush Creek
Location3.5 MI W Hillsboro
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.16127, -89.56023
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Township Road 273 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 273 over Brush Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Township Road 273 over Brush Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 273 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 273 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.