US Bridges

TR 95A-SANDUSKY RD over Cache River

Fair

Pulaski County, Illinois · 2 MI SW Pulaski · Structure no. 077311900000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 95A-SANDUSKY RD over Cache River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 95A-SANDUSKY RD over Cache River in Pulaski County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2046. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesTR 95A-SANDUSKY RD
CrossesCache River
Location2 MI SW Pulaski
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.20331, -89.25843
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2023)
Projected traffic404 by 2046
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 95A-SANDUSKY RD over Cache River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 95A-SANDUSKY RD over Cache River 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 95A-SANDUSKY RD over Cache River carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is TR 95A-SANDUSKY RD over Cache River?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 95A-SANDUSKY RD over Cache River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.