US Bridges

TR 295 over Branch of Lick Creek

Good

Sangamon County, Illinois · 2.0 NW of Chatham · Structure no. 084353700000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 295 over Branch of Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 295 over Branch of Lick Creek in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 295
CrossesBranch of Lick Creek
Location2.0 NW of Chatham
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.69808, -89.7593
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic328 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 295 over Branch of Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 295 over Branch of 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 2023.

How much traffic does TR 295 over Branch of Lick Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR 295 over Branch of Lick Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 295 over Branch of Lick Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.