TR 196 over Panther Creek
GoodWashington County, Illinois · SW 1/4 SEC26 T3S R2W · Structure no. 095317700000000
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 196 over Panther Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 196 over Panther Creek in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2046. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 196 over Panther Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 196 over Panther 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does TR 196 over Panther Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is TR 196 over Panther Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 196 over Panther Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.