US Bridges

TR 183 over Branch W. Bureau Cre

Fair

Bureau County, Illinois · 4 Mi. N. of Wyanet · Structure no. 006403000000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 183 over Branch W. Bureau Cre is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 183 over Branch W. Bureau Cre in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 183
CrossesBranch W. Bureau Cre
Location4 Mi. N. of Wyanet
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBureau County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.42349, -89.58924
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2020)
Projected traffic177 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 183 over Branch W. Bureau Cre built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 183 over Branch W. Bureau Cre 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 183 over Branch W. Bureau Cre carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is TR 183 over Branch W. Bureau Cre?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 183 over Branch W. Bureau Cre?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.