TR 162A over North Creek
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, Illinois · 1.5 MI NW Huegely · Structure no. 095307600000000
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 162A over North Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying TR 162A over North Creek in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2046. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 162A over North Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is TR 162A over North 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does TR 162A over North Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is TR 162A over North Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns TR 162A over North Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.