TR 163 over LA Moine River
PoorHancock County, Illinois · 4.0 MI SW Fountain G · Structure no. 034381300000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 146 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 163 over LA Moine River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 163 over LA Moine River in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 163 over LA Moine River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 163 over LA Moine River 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does TR 163 over LA Moine River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is TR 163 over LA Moine River?
The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 163 over LA Moine River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.