US Bridges

Lincoln EAST/MS222 over Clark Run (west)

Good

LaSalle County, Illinois · East of Il 178 · Structure no. 050720100000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln EAST/MS222 over Clark Run (west) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lincoln EAST/MS222 over Clark Run (west) in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 425 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2046. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLincoln EAST/MS222
CrossesClark Run (west)
LocationEast of Il 178
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.34352, -89.01078
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2020)
Projected traffic429 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Lincoln EAST/MS222 over Clark Run (west) built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln EAST/MS222 over Clark Run (west) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2022.

How much traffic does Lincoln EAST/MS222 over Clark Run (west) carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln EAST/MS222 over Clark Run (west)?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln EAST/MS222 over Clark Run (west)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.