TR 164 over Bear Creek
FairAdams County, Illinois · 3.75 MI W Loraine · Structure no. 001335100000000
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 172 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 164 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 164 over Bear Creek in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 164 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 164 over Bear 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does TR 164 over Bear Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is TR 164 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 164 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.