TR 146 over Panther Creek
PoorCass County, Illinois · 1.5MI SE Chandlervil · Structure no. 009330100000000
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 132 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 146 over Panther Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 146 over Panther Creek in Cass County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long and 24 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 146 over Panther Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 146 over Panther 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does TR 146 over Panther Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is TR 146 over Panther Creek?
The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 146 over Panther Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.