US Bridges

TR-196 over Salt CR Trib

Good

Logan County, Illinois · 2.5 NW Mt Plksky · Structure no. 054512200000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-196 over Salt CR Trib is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-196 over Salt CR Trib in Logan County, Illinois. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR-196
CrossesSalt CR Trib
Location2.5 NW Mt Plksky
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.02831, -89.32968
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic105 by 2046
Trucks8%
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 TR-196 over Salt CR Trib built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-196 over Salt CR Trib 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does TR-196 over Salt CR Trib carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TR-196 over Salt CR Trib?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR-196 over Salt CR Trib?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.