US Bridges

Ms 5790 over Taylorville Lake

Fair

Christian County, Illinois · Near Boyd Dappert Pk · Structure no. 011600700000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ms 5790 over Taylorville Lake is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ms 5790 over Taylorville Lake in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMs 5790
CrossesTaylorville Lake
LocationNear Boyd Dappert Pk
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChristian County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.48004, -89.26894
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2021)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 5790 over Taylorville Lake built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ms 5790 over Taylorville Lake 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ms 5790 over Taylorville Lake carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ms 5790 over Taylorville Lake?

The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ms 5790 over Taylorville Lake?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.