US Bridges

TR 253(DUMMERMUTH over Mosquito Creek

Poor

Macon County, Illinois · 2 MI S of Boody · Structure no. 058316400000000

Built
1909
116 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 253(DUMMERMUTH over Mosquito Creek is a concrete other carrying TR 253(DUMMERMUTH over Mosquito Creek in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 253(DUMMERMUTH
CrossesMosquito Creek
Location2 MI S of Boody
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMacon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.73563, -89.04339
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$401,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 253(DUMMERMUTH over Mosquito Creek built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 253(DUMMERMUTH 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 253(DUMMERMUTH over Mosquito Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is TR 253(DUMMERMUTH over Mosquito Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns TR 253(DUMMERMUTH over Mosquito Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.