TR 165 over W Branch Horse Creek
FairKankakee County, Illinois · 0.6 MI W Herscher · Structure no. 046332700000000
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 165 over W Branch Horse Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 165 over W Branch Horse Creek in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 179 by 2046. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 165 over W Branch Horse Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 165 over W Branch Horse Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does TR 165 over W Branch Horse Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is TR 165 over W Branch Horse Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 165 over W Branch Horse Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.