US Bridges

Mulberry Grove Roa over FAI 70 EB & WB

Fair

Bond County, Illinois · 0.2 MI S Mulberry Gr · Structure no. 003003600000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
227 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mulberry Grove Roa over FAI 70 EB & WB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mulberry Grove Roa over FAI 70 EB & WB in Bond County, Illinois. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2046. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMulberry Grove Roa
CrossesFAI 70 EB & WB
Location0.2 MI S Mulberry Gr
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBond County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.91469, -89.26889
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mulberry Grove Roa over FAI 70 EB & WB built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mulberry Grove Roa over FAI 70 EB & WB 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Mulberry Grove Roa over FAI 70 EB & WB carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mulberry Grove Roa over FAI 70 EB & WB?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Mulberry Grove Roa over FAI 70 EB & WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.