FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TR 831

Carrying TR 831 over SPRING CREEK

0.3 Mi N of VET PKWY, Sangamon, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
2 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TR 831

The TR 831 bridge in Sangamon, Illinois carries TR 831 over SPRING CREEK. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 48.2 meters (158 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 600 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 2.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How TR 831 compares

▼ 32.3
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Illinois bridges
480
Bridges in Sangamon · 25 in Poor condition
TR 831 2.3 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
23.8 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
10.2
Essentiality /15
13.6
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
2.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1960
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
48.2 m (158 ft)
Deck Width
8.3 m (27 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
600 vehicles/day
Structure Number
084322200000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

TR 831 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare TR 831 against other structures in Sangamon and across Illinois. Illinois bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for TR 831?

TR 831 in Sangamon, Illinois has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TR 831 inspected?

TR 831's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 600 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TR 831 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for TR 831?

TR 831 has an NBI inventory load rating of 2.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TR 831?

TR 831 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is TR 831 and does age affect safety?

TR 831 was built in 1960, making it 66 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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