TR 165 a over Delman Branch
FairChristian County, Illinois · 1 MI S. Kincaid · Structure no. 011311600000000
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 43 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 165 a over Delman Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 165 a over Delman Branch in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 125 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 165 a over Delman Branch built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is TR 165 a over Delman Branch 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 2024.
How much traffic does TR 165 a over Delman Branch carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is TR 165 a over Delman Branch?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns TR 165 a over Delman Branch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.