TR 281 over Lick Creek
GoodSangamon County, Illinois · 2 M S New Berlin · Structure no. 084353500000000
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 281 over Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 281 over Lick Creek in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 281 over Lick Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 281 over Lick 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 281 over Lick Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is TR 281 over Lick Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 281 over Lick Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.