US Bridges

TR 196 (end Rd) over Prairie Branch

Good

Clinton County, Illinois · 1.5 NW Kaskaskia Jc · Structure no. 014406100000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 196 (end Rd) over Prairie Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 196 (end Rd) over Prairie Branch in Clinton County, Illinois. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2046. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 196 (end Rd)
CrossesPrairie Branch
Location1.5 NW Kaskaskia Jc
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClinton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.56959, -89.21605
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic28 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 196 (end Rd) over Prairie Branch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 196 (end Rd) over Prairie Branch 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 2025.

How much traffic does TR 196 (end Rd) over Prairie Branch carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is TR 196 (end Rd) over Prairie Branch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 196 (end Rd) over Prairie Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.