US Bridges

TR 18B over Scattering Point

Poor

Livingston County, Illinois · 1585 N 400 E · Structure no. 053309600000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 18B over Scattering Point is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 18B over Scattering Point in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTR 18B
CrossesScattering Point
Location1585 N 400 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLivingston County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.85481, -88.85339
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2023)
Projected traffic303 by 2046
Trucks41%
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 18B over Scattering Point built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 18B over Scattering Point 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does TR 18B over Scattering Point carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is TR 18B over Scattering Point?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 18B over Scattering Point?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.