TR 428 8.25 E over S Fork Sang River
PoorPosted for loadSangamon County, Illinois · 2.2 MI E of New City · Structure no. 084318700000000
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 232 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 428 8.25 E over S Fork Sang River is a steel truss - thru carrying TR 428 8.25 E over S Fork Sang River in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 3 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 428 8.25 E over S Fork Sang River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 428 8.25 E over S Fork Sang River 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 TR 428 8.25 E over S Fork Sang River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is TR 428 8.25 E over S Fork Sang River?
The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 428 8.25 E over S Fork Sang River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.