US Bridges

MS-6050A (main St) over Walnut Ditch

Good

Bureau County, Illinois · SW Edge of Walnut · Structure no. 006810000000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
825
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

MS-6050A (main St) over Walnut Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying MS-6050A (main St) over Walnut Ditch in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 825 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 833 by 2046. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMS-6050A (main St)
CrossesWalnut Ditch
LocationSW Edge of Walnut
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBureau County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.55281, -89.59665
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic825 (2020)
Projected traffic833 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 MS-6050A (main St) over Walnut Ditch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is MS-6050A (main St) over Walnut Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does MS-6050A (main St) over Walnut Ditch carry?

About 825 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is MS-6050A (main St) over Walnut Ditch?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns MS-6050A (main St) over Walnut Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.