TR 188 over Br North Creek
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, Illinois · 1.5 MI S-1.75 W Hoyl · Structure no. 095308600000000
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Other
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 188 over Br North Creek is a concrete other carrying TR 188 over Br North Creek in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 188 over Br North Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 188 over Br 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 188 over Br North Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is TR 188 over Br North Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns TR 188 over Br North Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.