US Bridges

TR 85 Nike RD over Richland Cr. Trib.

Good

Monroe County, Illinois · 1.5MI E of Hecker · Structure no. 067316700000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 85 Nike RD over Richland Cr. Trib. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 85 Nike RD over Richland Cr. Trib. 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 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 367 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 85 Nike RD
CrossesRichland Cr. Trib.
Location1.5MI E of Hecker
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.30434, -89.95297
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2024)
Projected traffic367 by 2046
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 85 Nike RD over Richland Cr. Trib. built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 85 Nike RD over Richland 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does TR 85 Nike RD over Richland Cr. Trib. carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is TR 85 Nike RD over Richland Cr. Trib.?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 85 Nike RD over Richland Cr. Trib.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.