US Bridges

TR 196 over Trib. to Iroq. River

Fair

Iroquois County, Illinois · 1MI S. Sugar Islande · Structure no. 038364200000000

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1916
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 196 over Trib. to Iroq. River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 196 over Trib. to Iroq. River in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1916, so it is 110 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 19 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTR 196
CrossesTrib. to Iroq. River
Location1MI S. Sugar Islande
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIroquois County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.99293, -87.82353
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic253 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$289,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 196 over Trib. to Iroq. River built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1916.

What condition is TR 196 over Trib. to Iroq. River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does TR 196 over Trib. to Iroq. River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is TR 196 over Trib. to Iroq. River?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns TR 196 over Trib. to Iroq. River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.