US Bridges

FAS 554 (ch 32) over Trib Mosquito Creek

Good

Macon County, Illinois · 1.3 MI NE Blue Mound · Structure no. 058339200000000

Built
2009
16 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
525
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 554 (ch 32) over Trib Mosquito Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 554 (ch 32) over Trib Mosquito Creek in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 2009 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 16 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAS 554 (ch 32)
CrossesTrib Mosquito Creek
Location1.3 MI NE Blue Mound
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.7138, -89.10446
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2020)
Projected traffic530 by 2046
Trucks17%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 FAS 554 (ch 32) over Trib Mosquito Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is FAS 554 (ch 32) over Trib Mosquito Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 554 (ch 32) over Trib Mosquito Creek carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FAS 554 (ch 32) over Trib Mosquito Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 554 (ch 32) over Trib Mosquito Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.