TR 188 over N Fork Salt Creek
PoorPosted for loadDe Witt County, Illinois · 3.3 MI NW of Dewitt · Structure no. 020307900000000
- Built
- 1911
- 114 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2022
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 104 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 188 over N Fork Salt Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying TR 188 over N Fork Salt Creek in De Witt County, Illinois. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 14 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 188 over N Fork Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 188 over N Fork Salt Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2022.
How much traffic does TR 188 over N Fork Salt Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is TR 188 over N Fork Salt Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns TR 188 over N Fork Salt Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.