US Bridges

TR 186 over Little Swan Creek

Good

Warren County, Illinois · 4 MI West of Avon · Structure no. 094402200000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 186 over Little Swan Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 186 over Little Swan Creek in Warren County, Illinois. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2050. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 186
CrossesLittle Swan Creek
Location4 MI West of Avon
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.67759, -90.52163
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2021)
Projected traffic500 by 2050
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 186 over Little Swan Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 186 over Little Swan 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does TR 186 over Little Swan Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is TR 186 over Little Swan Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 186 over Little Swan Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.