US Bridges

TR 189 (1650 N) over Mineral Creek

Good

Henry County, Illinois · 4.5 Mi. NE of Orion · Structure no. 037329900000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 189 (1650 N) over Mineral Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 189 (1650 N) over Mineral Creek in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27 by 2046. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTR 189 (1650 N)
CrossesMineral Creek
Location4.5 Mi. NE of Orion
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.3893, -90.29664
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic27 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 189 (1650 N) over Mineral Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 189 (1650 N) over Mineral Creek 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 189 (1650 N) over Mineral Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is TR 189 (1650 N) over Mineral Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 189 (1650 N) over Mineral Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.