US Bridges

TR 492 11.25E over Clear Creek

Fair

Sangamon County, Illinois · 3.0 S of Dawson · Structure no. 084320700000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 492 11.25E over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 492 11.25E over Clear Creek in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTR 492 11.25E
CrossesClear Creek
Location3.0 S of Dawson
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.80627, -89.43983
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length134 ft (40.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 492 11.25E over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 492 11.25E over Clear 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does TR 492 11.25E over Clear Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is TR 492 11.25E over Clear Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 492 11.25E over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.