TR 66(BAKER Rd) over Mosquito Creek
PoorPosted for loadMacon County, Illinois · 1.6 MI SE of Boody · Structure no. 058312600000000
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 66(BAKER Rd) over Mosquito Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 66(BAKER Rd) over Mosquito Creek in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 TR 66(BAKER Rd) over Mosquito Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is TR 66(BAKER Rd) over Mosquito Creek 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does TR 66(BAKER Rd) over Mosquito Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is TR 66(BAKER Rd) over Mosquito Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 66(BAKER Rd) over Mosquito Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.