US Bridges

TR 19 over Cantrall Creek

Good

Sangamon County, Illinois · 1.0 S of Cantrall · Structure no. 084346400000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 19 over Cantrall Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 19 over Cantrall Creek in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 19
CrossesCantrall Creek
Location1.0 S of Cantrall
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.91719, -89.66918
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic253 by 2046
Trucks8%
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 19 over Cantrall Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 19 over Cantrall 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 2023.

How much traffic does TR 19 over Cantrall Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TR 19 over Cantrall Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 19 over Cantrall Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.