US Bridges

TR 166 over Mauvaise Terre CR

Poor

Morgan County, Illinois · NE Cl Jacksonville · Structure no. 069323000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
286 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 166 over Mauvaise Terre CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 166 over Mauvaise Terre CR in Morgan County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 166
CrossesMauvaise Terre CR
LocationNE Cl Jacksonville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.74961, -90.21628
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic177 by 2046
Trucks4%
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 166 over Mauvaise Terre CR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 166 over Mauvaise Terre CR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does TR 166 over Mauvaise Terre CR carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is TR 166 over Mauvaise Terre CR?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 166 over Mauvaise Terre CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.