TR 181A
Carrying TR 181A over SIX MILE CREEK
1.7 MI W TOWANDA, McLean, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: TR 181A
The TR 181A bridge in McLean, Illinois carries TR 181A over SIX MILE CREEK. It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 13.1 meters (43 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 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 culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How TR 181A compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1989
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 13.1 m (43 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 057530500000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TR 181A is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare TR 181A against other structures in McLean 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 181A?
TR 181A in McLean, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is TR 181A inspected?
TR 181A'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 100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TR 181A is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for TR 181A?
TR 181A has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining TR 181A?
TR 181A is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is TR 181A and does age affect safety?
TR 181A was built in 1989, making it 37 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.
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