US Bridges

TR 163 over Little Indian CR

Good

Cass County, Illinois · 0.60 MI E TR 118 · Structure no. 009350900000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 163 over Little Indian CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 163 over Little Indian CR in Cass County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 163
CrossesLittle Indian CR
Location0.60 MI E TR 118
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCass County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.88128, -90.18271
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 163 over Little Indian CR built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 163 over Little Indian CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does TR 163 over Little Indian CR carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is TR 163 over Little Indian CR?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 163 over Little Indian CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.