US Bridges

TR 171 over Trib to Spoon River

Good

Knox County, Illinois · NE-12-T11NR3E · Structure no. 048502900000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 171 over Trib to Spoon River is a steel culvert carrying TR 171 over Trib to Spoon River in Knox 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 171
CrossesTrib to Spoon River
LocationNE-12-T11NR3E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.95783, -90.10321
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating98.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 171 over Trib to Spoon River built?

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

What condition is TR 171 over Trib to Spoon River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does TR 171 over Trib to Spoon River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is TR 171 over Trib to Spoon River?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns TR 171 over Trib to Spoon River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.