US Bridges

TR 165A over Br of Horse Creek

Good

Kankakee County, Illinois · 3.8 MI E of Hercher · Structure no. 046346500000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 165A over Br of Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 165A over Br of Horse Creek in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesTR 165A
CrossesBr of Horse Creek
Location3.8 MI E of Hercher
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.04417, -88.01408
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2021)
Projected traffic230 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 165A over Br of Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 165A over Br of Horse Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does TR 165A over Br of Horse Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is TR 165A over Br of Horse Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 165A over Br of Horse Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.