TR 85 Nike RD over Richland Creek
PoorMonroe County, Illinois · 1 MI E of Hecker · Structure no. 067315700000000
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 252 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 85 Nike RD over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 85 Nike RD over Richland Creek in Monroe County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2046. The structure is 252 ft (76.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 85 Nike RD over Richland Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 85 Nike RD over Richland Creek 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does TR 85 Nike RD over Richland Creek carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is TR 85 Nike RD over Richland Creek?
The structure is 252 ft (76.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 85 Nike RD over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.