US Bridges

I 90 WB over Mosquito Crk

Fair

Boone County, Illinois · 3 MI SE of Belvidere · Structure no. 004995800000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,000
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I 90 WB over Mosquito Crk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 WB over Mosquito Crk in Boone County, Illinois. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,296 by 2046. The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 90 WB
CrossesMosquito Crk
Location3 MI SE of Belvidere
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates42.2288, -88.77322
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length111 ft (33.9 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.7 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2023)
Projected traffic23,296 by 2046
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 I 90 WB over Mosquito Crk built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 90 WB over Mosquito Crk 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I 90 WB over Mosquito Crk carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I 90 WB over Mosquito Crk?

The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.7 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 WB over Mosquito Crk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.