US Bridges

Riggin RD Mss 6048 over Trib to Silver Creek

Good

Madison County, Illinois · Riggin N of Il 162 · Structure no. 060650000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riggin RD Mss 6048 over Trib to Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riggin RD Mss 6048 over Trib to Silver Creek 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,568 by 2046. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRiggin RD Mss 6048
CrossesTrib to Silver Creek
LocationRiggin N of Il 162
Coordinates38.74214, -89.89451
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2021)
Projected traffic2,568 by 2046
Trucks4%
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

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 Riggin RD Mss 6048 over Trib to Silver Creek built?

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

What condition is Riggin RD Mss 6048 over Trib to Silver 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Riggin RD Mss 6048 over Trib to Silver Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Riggin RD Mss 6048 over Trib to Silver Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Riggin RD Mss 6048 over Trib to Silver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.