US Bridges

TR166 over Smith Branch

Good

Livingston County, Illinois · 1775N 2000E · Structure no. 053413300000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR166 over Smith Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying TR166 over Smith Branch in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR166
CrossesSmith Branch
Location1775N 2000E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.88446, -88.54759
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 TR166 over Smith Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR166 over Smith Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does TR166 over Smith Branch carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is TR166 over Smith Branch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR166 over Smith Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.