US Bridges

TR 196 over Goose Run

Fair

Mercer County, Illinois · NW-19-T13NR2W · Structure no. 066421400000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 196 over Goose Run is a concrete slab carrying TR 196 over Goose Run in Mercer County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 196
CrossesGoose Run
LocationNW-19-T13NR2W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMercer County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.10642, -90.66719
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
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 TR 196 over Goose Run built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 196 over Goose Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does TR 196 over Goose Run carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is TR 196 over Goose Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 196 over Goose Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.