US Bridges

TR 166 over Little Vermilion Riv

Fair

Vermilion County, Illinois · 1.3 MI SW Indianola · Structure no. 092312600000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 166 over Little Vermilion Riv is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 166 over Little Vermilion Riv in Vermilion 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesTR 166
CrossesLittle Vermilion Riv
Location1.3 MI SW Indianola
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.91107, -87.74994
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Little Vermilion Riv built?

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

What condition is TR 166 over Little Vermilion Riv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does TR 166 over Little Vermilion Riv carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is TR 166 over Little Vermilion Riv?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 166 over Little Vermilion Riv?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.