Il 48(FAP 714) over Mosquito Creek
FairMacon County, Illinois · 1.5 MI NE Blue Mound · Structure no. 058002900000000
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 48(FAP 714) over Mosquito Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Il 48(FAP 714) over Mosquito Creek in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 96 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,596 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Il 48(FAP 714) over Mosquito Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Il 48(FAP 714) over Mosquito Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Il 48(FAP 714) over Mosquito Creek carry?
About 4,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Il 48(FAP 714) over Mosquito Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Il 48(FAP 714) over Mosquito Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.