TR 198 over Mosquito Creek
PoorChristian County, Illinois · 2 MI NE Mt Auburn · Structure no. 011338100000000
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 127 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 198 over Mosquito Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 198 over Mosquito Creek in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2046. The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 198 over Mosquito Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 198 over Mosquito Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does TR 198 over Mosquito Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is TR 198 over Mosquito Creek?
The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 198 over Mosquito Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.