US Bridges

TR 162 over W Br of Panther Crk

Fair

Woodford County, Illinois · .5 M E of Roanoke · Structure no. 102318200000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 162 over W Br of Panther Crk is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 162 over W Br of Panther Crk in Woodford County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 162
CrossesW Br of Panther Crk
Location.5 M E of Roanoke
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWoodford County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.79152, -89.17736
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 162 over W Br of Panther Crk built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 162 over W Br of Panther Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does TR 162 over W Br of Panther Crk carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is TR 162 over W Br of Panther Crk?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 162 over W Br of Panther Crk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.