US Bridges

Mulberry St/Tr 205 over Canteen Creek

Good

Madison County, Illinois · SE Sec 27 T3N R8W · Structure no. 060630500000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mulberry St/Tr 205 over Canteen Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mulberry St/Tr 205 over Canteen Creek in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 749 by 2046. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMulberry St/Tr 205
CrossesCanteen Creek
LocationSE Sec 27 T3N R8W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.67465, -89.96817
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2021)
Projected traffic749 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 Mulberry St/Tr 205 over Canteen Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mulberry St/Tr 205 over Canteen 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does Mulberry St/Tr 205 over Canteen Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mulberry St/Tr 205 over Canteen Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Mulberry St/Tr 205 over Canteen Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.