TR 168 over Sandy Creek
GoodScott County, Illinois · 4.5 MI N Manchester · Structure no. 086310700000000
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 168 over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 168 over Sandy Creek in Scott County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 168 over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 168 over Sandy 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does TR 168 over Sandy Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is TR 168 over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 168 over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.