US Bridges

Marengo RD (tr 77) over Mud Creek

Fair

Boone County, Illinois · 1.5 MI N Gardn Prari · Structure no. 004308600000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marengo RD (tr 77) over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marengo RD (tr 77) over Mud Creek in Boone County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,184 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMarengo RD (tr 77)
CrossesMud Creek
Location1.5 MI N Gardn Prari
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.27697, -88.73907
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic2,184 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Marengo RD (tr 77) over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marengo RD (tr 77) over Mud Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Marengo RD (tr 77) over Mud Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Marengo RD (tr 77) over Mud Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Marengo RD (tr 77) over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.