Tr 165 over Eliza Lake Ditch
Mercer County, Illinois · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Tr 165 over Eliza Lake Ditch in Mercer County, Illinois, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2015 and reconstructed in 2016, making it 10 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 50 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is a town or township highway agency.
- It is one of 78 of the 163 inventoried bridges in Mercer County rated good (47.9%); 23 (14.1%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel |
| Length | about 78 ft |
| Location | 2 Mi N of New Boston |
| NBI structure number | 066507000000000 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Illinois department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Mercer County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 67 over Donahue Creek | 1997 | 5,300 | Fair |
| US 67 over Edwards River | 1998 | 5,300 | Fair |
| Ill 94 over Edwards River | 1960 | 3,450 | Fair |
| Ill 94 over Camp Creek | 1960 | 2,900 | Fair |
| US 67 over Pope Creek | 2024 | 2,600 | Good |
| US 67 over Henderson CR | 1931 | 2,400 | Poor |
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