US Bridges

Township Road 194 over Branch of Crow Creek

FairPosted for load

Bureau County, Illinois · 3 MI SE of Milo · Structure no. 006423200000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2010 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 194 over Branch of Crow Creek is a steel other carrying Township Road 194 over Branch of Crow Creek in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 194
CrossesBranch of Crow Creek
Location3 MI SE of Milo
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBureau County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.16166, -89.54388
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.4 US tons
Inventory rating7.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2010)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$171,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Township Road 194 over Branch of Crow Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 194 over Branch of Crow 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Township Road 194 over Branch of Crow Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Township Road 194 over Branch of Crow Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 194 over Branch of Crow Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.