US Bridges

TR 195 over Mill Creek

Poor

Jersey County, Illinois · 1.5 M N of Elsah · Structure no. 042309600000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 195 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 195 over Mill Creek in Jersey County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 4 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 195
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.5 M N of Elsah
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJersey County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.98429, -90.34374
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks18%
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 195 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 195 over Mill Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does TR 195 over Mill Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is TR 195 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns TR 195 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.