US Bridges

TR 169 over Kb&s RR

Fair

Vermilion County, Illinois · 3 MI NE of Danville · Structure no. 092340400000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 169 over Kb&s RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 169 over Kb&s RR in Vermilion 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 169
CrossesKb&s RR
Location3 MI NE of Danville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVermilion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.2202, -87.58352
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
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2023)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 169 over Kb&s RR built?

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

What condition is TR 169 over Kb&s RR 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 2023.

How much traffic does TR 169 over Kb&s RR carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is TR 169 over Kb&s RR?

The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 169 over Kb&s RR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.