US Bridges

Star RTE(MS8050) over Stream

Good

Macon County, Illinois · E Side Lk Decatur · Structure no. 058600900000000

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Star RTE(MS8050) over Stream is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Star RTE(MS8050) over Stream in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 85 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesStar RTE(MS8050)
CrossesStream
LocationE Side Lk Decatur
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMacon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.88559, -88.85535
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Star RTE(MS8050) over Stream built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Star RTE(MS8050) over Stream 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Star RTE(MS8050) over Stream carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Star RTE(MS8050) over Stream?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Star RTE(MS8050) over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.