US Bridges

TR 172 over Geneseo CR

Good

Henry County, Illinois · 1.0 MI SW Geneseo · Structure no. 037324500000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 172 over Geneseo CR is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 172 over Geneseo CR in Henry 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 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 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 162 by 2046. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 172
CrossesGeneseo CR
Location1.0 MI SW Geneseo
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenry County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.42534, -90.1827
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic162 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 172 over Geneseo CR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 172 over Geneseo CR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does TR 172 over Geneseo CR carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is TR 172 over Geneseo CR?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 172 over Geneseo CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.