Tr 343 over S. Fork Sangamon R.
Christian County, Illinois · rated Poor in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Tr 343 over S. Fork Sangamon R. in Christian County, Illinois, is rated in poor condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the superstructure, rated 3 (serious condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 25 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is a town or township highway agency.
- It is one of 55 of the 320 inventoried bridges in Christian County rated poor (17.2%); 55 (17.2%) are rated poor.
- A poor rating means at least one major component - deck, superstructure, or substructure - is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale. It does not by itself mean the bridge is unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or load-restricted by their owners.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 3 | Serious condition |
| Substructure | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel through truss |
| Length | about 50 ft |
| Location | 8 W of Rosamond |
| NBI structure number | 011326400000000 |
| Condition class | Poor |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Illinois department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Christian County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Il 29 over Panther Creek | 2005 | 12,200 | Good |
| Il 29 NB over Clear Creek | 2005 | 8,550 | Fair |
| Il 29 SB over Clear Creek | 2005 | 8,550 | Good |
| Il 29 over Clear Creek | 2005 | 8,550 | Good |
| Il 29 over Ditch | 2012 | 8,100 | Good |
| Il 29 over Drainage | 2012 | 8,100 | Good |
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