US Bridges

TR 313 over Horse Creek

Fair

Sangamon County, Illinois · 2.0 MI NW New City · Structure no. 084354300000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 313 over Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 313 over Horse Creek in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 313
CrossesHorse Creek
Location2.0 MI NW New City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySangamon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.69612, -89.57821
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 313 over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 313 over Horse Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does TR 313 over Horse Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is TR 313 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns TR 313 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.