US Bridges

Cntr Grove/ FAU 88 over Mct Bike Trail

PoorPosted for load

Madison County, Illinois · .85 East 157 · Structure no. 060670200000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
305 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,600
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cntr Grove/ FAU 88 over Mct Bike Trail is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cntr Grove/ FAU 88 over Mct Bike Trail in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 12,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,482 by 2046. The structure is 305 ft (93.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCntr Grove/ FAU 88
CrossesMct Bike Trail
Location.85 East 157
Coordinates38.78497, -89.96422
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length305 ft (93.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,600 (2021)
Projected traffic13,482 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 Cntr Grove/ FAU 88 over Mct Bike Trail built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cntr Grove/ FAU 88 over Mct Bike Trail in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Cntr Grove/ FAU 88 over Mct Bike Trail carry?

About 12,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cntr Grove/ FAU 88 over Mct Bike Trail?

The structure is 305 ft (93.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Cntr Grove/ FAU 88 over Mct Bike Trail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.