County HWY 28 over Horse Creek
PoorPosted for loadSangamon County, Illinois · 2.0 MI S Pawnee · Structure no. 084303400000000
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 110 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County HWY 28 over Horse Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying County HWY 28 over Horse Creek in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2046. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County HWY 28 over Horse Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is County HWY 28 over Horse Creek 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does County HWY 28 over Horse Creek carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is County HWY 28 over Horse Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns County HWY 28 over Horse Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.