US Bridges

TR 16 over Orchard Ck

Fair

Alexander County, Illinois · 1 Mile So of Thebes · Structure no. 002305000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 16 over Orchard Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 16 over Orchard Ck in Alexander County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 16
CrossesOrchard Ck
Location1 Mile So of Thebes
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAlexander County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.19762, -89.44956
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 16 over Orchard Ck built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 16 over Orchard Ck 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does TR 16 over Orchard Ck carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is TR 16 over Orchard Ck?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 16 over Orchard Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.