US Bridges

TR 232 (165th St) over US 34 & Cedar Creek

Poor

Warren County, Illinois · 2.5M SW of Galesburg · Structure no. 094002900000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
537 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 232 (165th St) over US 34 & Cedar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 232 (165th St) over US 34 & Cedar Creek in Warren County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 537 ft (163.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 232 (165th St)
CrossesUS 34 & Cedar Creek
Location2.5M SW of Galesburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.92149, -90.46955
Functional classRural 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length537 ft (163.7 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2016)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 232 (165th St) over US 34 & Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 232 (165th St) over US 34 & Cedar Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does TR 232 (165th St) over US 34 & Cedar Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is TR 232 (165th St) over US 34 & Cedar Creek?

The structure is 537 ft (163.7 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 232 (165th St) over US 34 & Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.