US Bridges

TR 169A over Elliott Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Illinois · 6.5 S 1 E Ohlman · Structure no. 068329200000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 169A over Elliott Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 169A over Elliott Creek in Montgomery County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 169A
CrossesElliott Creek
Location6.5 S 1 E Ohlman
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.24677, -89.19823
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 169A over Elliott Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 169A over Elliott Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does TR 169A over Elliott Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is TR 169A over Elliott Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 169A over Elliott Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.