US Bridges

Mile Load Rd-Tr 42 over Tater CR

Fair

Fulton County, Illinois · SW-6-T4NR3E · Structure no. 029415200000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mile Load Rd-Tr 42 over Tater CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Mile Load Rd-Tr 42 over Tater CR in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMile Load Rd-Tr 42
CrossesTater CR
LocationSW-6-T4NR3E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFulton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.34875, -90.21139
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Mile Load Rd-Tr 42 over Tater CR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mile Load Rd-Tr 42 over Tater CR 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mile Load Rd-Tr 42 over Tater CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Mile Load Rd-Tr 42 over Tater CR?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mile Load Rd-Tr 42 over Tater CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.