TR 162 over Grove City Creek
FairChristian County, Illinois · 3.5MI SW Mt. Auburn · Structure no. 011337800000000
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 162 over Grove City Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 162 over Grove City Creek in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 162 over Grove City Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 162 over Grove City 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 2024.
How much traffic does TR 162 over Grove City Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is TR 162 over Grove City Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 162 over Grove City Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.