TR 187 over Little Piasa Ck
PoorJersey County, Illinois · 1.2 M SW New Delhi · Structure no. 042308500000000
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 187 over Little Piasa Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 187 over Little Piasa Ck in Jersey County, Illinois. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 3 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 187 over Little Piasa Ck built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 187 over Little Piasa Ck 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does TR 187 over Little Piasa Ck carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is TR 187 over Little Piasa Ck?
The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns TR 187 over Little Piasa Ck?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.