US Bridges

TR 54 over Sangamon River

Good

Piatt County, Illinois · 2250 N 1300 E · Structure no. 074329600000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
439 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 54 over Sangamon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 54 over Sangamon River in Piatt County, Illinois. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 439 ft (133.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 54
CrossesSangamon River
Location2250 N 1300 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.11439, -88.50159
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length439 ft (133.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2020)
Projected traffic354 by 2046
Trucks2%
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 TR 54 over Sangamon River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 54 over Sangamon River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does TR 54 over Sangamon River carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is TR 54 over Sangamon River?

The structure is 439 ft (133.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 54 over Sangamon River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.