US Bridges

TR 130 (7.75W) over Prairie Creek

Good

Sangamon County, Illinois · 2.5 S of Salisbury · Structure no. 084349600000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 130 (7.75W) over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 130 (7.75W) over Prairie Creek in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTR 130 (7.75W)
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location2.5 S of Salisbury
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.85408, -89.80153
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic278 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 130 (7.75W) over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 130 (7.75W) over Prairie 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 TR 130 (7.75W) over Prairie Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is TR 130 (7.75W) over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 130 (7.75W) over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.