US Bridges

TR 16A over Trib of Kaskaskia Ri

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Coles County, Illinois · 2 MI SW Cooks Mill · Structure no. 015342400000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 16A over Trib of Kaskaskia Ri is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 16A over Trib of Kaskaskia Ri in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 16A
CrossesTrib of Kaskaskia Ri
Location2 MI SW Cooks Mill
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyColes County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.56077, -88.43394
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks9%
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

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 16A over Trib of Kaskaskia Ri built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 16A over Trib of Kaskaskia Ri 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 16A over Trib of Kaskaskia Ri carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is TR 16A over Trib of Kaskaskia Ri?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 16A over Trib of Kaskaskia Ri?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.