FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TR 187

Carrying TR 187 over LITTLE PIASA CK

1.2 M SW NEW DELHI, Jersey, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
18 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TR 187

The TR 187 bridge in Jersey, Illinois carries TR 187 over LITTLE PIASA CK. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 24.9 meters (82 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 500 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 17.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How TR 187 compares

▼ 17.1
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of Illinois bridges
111
Bridges in Jersey · 5 in Poor condition
TR 187 17.5 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
7.4 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
3.0
Essentiality /15
4.4
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
17.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1972
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
24.9 m (82 ft)
Deck Width
6.8 m (22 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
042308500000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (3/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

TR 187 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare TR 187 against other structures in Jersey and across Illinois. Illinois bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for TR 187?

TR 187 in Jersey, Illinois has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TR 187 inspected?

TR 187's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 500 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TR 187 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for TR 187?

TR 187 has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TR 187?

TR 187 is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is TR 187 and does age affect safety?

TR 187 was built in 1972, making it 54 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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