US Bridges

Old Il 125 (TR59) over Lost Creek

Fair

Cass County, Illinois · Bluff Springs · Structure no. 009321100000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Il 125 (TR59) over Lost Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Il 125 (TR59) over Lost Creek in Cass County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Il 125 (TR59)
CrossesLost Creek
LocationBluff Springs
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCass County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.99079, -90.34853
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic379 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 Old Il 125 (TR59) over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Il 125 (TR59) over Lost 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Old Il 125 (TR59) over Lost Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Il 125 (TR59) over Lost Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old Il 125 (TR59) over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.