US Bridges

TR 173 over Br of Mineral CR

Good

Henry County, Illinois · 4 MI NE of Osco · Structure no. 037335100000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2010 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 173 over Br of Mineral CR is a concrete culvert carrying TR 173 over Br of Mineral CR in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 81 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 173
CrossesBr of Mineral CR
Location4 MI NE of Osco
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.39688, -90.24351
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2010)
Projected traffic81 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 173 over Br of Mineral CR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 173 over Br of Mineral 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does TR 173 over Br of Mineral CR carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is TR 173 over Br of Mineral CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns TR 173 over Br of Mineral CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.