US Bridges

County HWY 28 over Horse Creek

Good

Sangamon County, Illinois · .25 S Pawnee · Structure no. 084343200000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County HWY 28 over Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County HWY 28 over Horse Creek in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2046. The structure is 148 ft (45.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty HWY 28
CrossesHorse Creek
Location.25 S Pawnee
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySangamon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.58236, -89.57223
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2022)
Projected traffic429 by 2046
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County HWY 28 over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is County HWY 28 over Horse Creek 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 County HWY 28 over Horse Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County HWY 28 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns County HWY 28 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.