US Bridges

TR 165 a over Overflow Bridge

Fair

Christian County, Illinois · 1.25MI SE Kincaid · Structure no. 011337000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
286 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 165 a over Overflow Bridge is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 165 a over Overflow Bridge in Christian 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 165 a
CrossesOverflow Bridge
Location1.25MI SE Kincaid
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChristian County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.56728, -89.38504
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2021)
Projected traffic354 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 165 a over Overflow Bridge built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 165 a over Overflow Bridge 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 Overflow Bridge carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is TR 165 a over Overflow Bridge?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 165 a over Overflow Bridge?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.