US Bridges

TR 120 (8W) over South Fork Lick CR

Good

Sangamon County, Illinois · 2.5 NE of Loami · Structure no. 084309300000000

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 120 (8W) over South Fork Lick CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 120 (8W) over South Fork Lick CR in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 59 years old, older 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 120 (8W)
CrossesSouth Fork Lick CR
Location2.5 NE of Loami
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.68801, -89.79814
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2017)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$330,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 120 (8W) over South Fork Lick CR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is TR 120 (8W) over South Fork Lick CR 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does TR 120 (8W) over South Fork Lick CR carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is TR 120 (8W) over South Fork Lick CR?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 120 (8W) over South Fork Lick CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.