Ch 22 over Mud Cr.
PoorHenry County, Illinois · 4.5 Mi. Ne. Atkinson · Structure no. 037302000000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 169 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 22 over Mud Cr. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 22 over Mud Cr. in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 162 by 2046. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 22 over Mud Cr. built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 22 over Mud Cr. 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 22 over Mud Cr. carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Ch 22 over Mud Cr.?
The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 22 over Mud Cr.?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.