US Bridges

TR 328A (3E) over Horse Creek

Fair

Sangamon County, Illinois · 2.0 MI S of Pawnee · Structure no. 084354800000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 328A (3E) over Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 328A (3E) over Horse Creek in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTR 328A (3E)
CrossesHorse Creek
Location2.0 MI S of Pawnee
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.55169, -89.58987
Functional classRural 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks6%
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 328A (3E) over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 328A (3E) 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 328A (3E) over Horse Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 328A (3E) over Horse Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 328A (3E) over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.