TR 28 over Prairie Creek
GoodSaline County, Illinois · 3.0 MI West Galatia · Structure no. 083314700000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 28 over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 28 over Prairie Creek in Saline County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 28 over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 28 over Prairie Creek 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 October 2021.
How much traffic does TR 28 over Prairie Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is TR 28 over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns TR 28 over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.