US Bridges

E Mick Rd/Tr 261A over Wendall Branch

Good

Madison County, Illinois · 2.0 MI N of Troy · Structure no. 060331800000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Mick Rd/Tr 261A over Wendall Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E Mick Rd/Tr 261A over Wendall Branch in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 214 by 2046. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesE Mick Rd/Tr 261A
CrossesWendall Branch
Location2.0 MI N of Troy
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.77355, -89.89253
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic214 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Mick Rd/Tr 261A over Wendall Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Mick Rd/Tr 261A over Wendall Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does E Mick Rd/Tr 261A over Wendall Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is E Mick Rd/Tr 261A over Wendall Branch?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E Mick Rd/Tr 261A over Wendall Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.