US Bridges

TR 187 (jimtown RD over Elkhorn Creek

Good

Washington County, Illinois · 2 MI NE Lively Grove · Structure no. 095326800000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 187 (jimtown RD over Elkhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 187 (jimtown RD over Elkhorn Creek in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 187 (jimtown RD
CrossesElkhorn Creek
Location2 MI NE Lively Grove
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.32778, -89.56736
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic12 by 2046
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 187 (jimtown RD over Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 187 (jimtown RD over Elkhorn 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does TR 187 (jimtown RD over Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is TR 187 (jimtown RD over Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 187 (jimtown RD over Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.