US Bridges

TR 176/BAREFOOT RD over BNSF RR

Good

Knox County, Illinois · SW-19-T11NR3E · Structure no. 048992700000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 176/BAREFOOT RD over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 176/BAREFOOT RD over BNSF RR in Knox County, Illinois. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 169 ft (51.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 176/BAREFOOT RD
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationSW-19-T11NR3E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKnox County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.92459, -90.20643
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length169 ft (51.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 176/BAREFOOT RD over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 176/BAREFOOT RD over BNSF RR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does TR 176/BAREFOOT RD over BNSF RR carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is TR 176/BAREFOOT RD over BNSF RR?

The structure is 169 ft (51.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 176/BAREFOOT RD over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.