TR 195 over Brush Creek
PoorPosted for loadBureau County, Illinois · 2 MI W of Cherry · Structure no. 006315200000000
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 63 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 195 over Brush Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 195 over Brush Creek in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 195 over Brush Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 195 over Brush Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does TR 195 over Brush Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is TR 195 over Brush Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 195 over Brush Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.