US Bridges

TR 16 over I-72

Good

Piatt County, Illinois · 2 MI E of Cisco · Structure no. 074006000000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
255 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 16 over I-72 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 16 over I-72 in Piatt 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 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTR 16
CrossesI-72
Location2 MI E of Cisco
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPiatt County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.02413, -88.688
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.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 16 over I-72 built?

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

What condition is TR 16 over I-72 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does TR 16 over I-72 carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is TR 16 over I-72?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 16 over I-72?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.