TR 348 over Horse Creek
PoorSangamon County, Illinois · 2.0 SE of New City · Structure no. 084315700000000
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 348 over Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 348 over Horse Creek in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 TR 348 over Horse Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 348 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 2024.
How much traffic does TR 348 over Horse Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is TR 348 over Horse Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns TR 348 over Horse Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.