US Bridges

TR 447 17 S over Brush Creek

Fair

Sangamon County, Illinois · .5 W of Divernon · Structure no. 084319700000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 447 17 S over Brush Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 447 17 S over Brush Creek in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 447 17 S
CrossesBrush Creek
Location.5 W of Divernon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySangamon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.55294, -89.66577
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 447 17 S over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 447 17 S over Brush Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does TR 447 17 S over Brush Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is TR 447 17 S over Brush Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 447 17 S over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.