US Bridges

Maeystown Mss 1030 over Maeystown Creek

PoorPosted for load

Monroe County, Illinois · SW Cl Maeystown · Structure no. 067300200000000

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maeystown Mss 1030 over Maeystown Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maeystown Mss 1030 over Maeystown Creek in Monroe County, Illinois. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 254 by 2046. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMaeystown Mss 1030
CrossesMaeystown Creek
LocationSW Cl Maeystown
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.22265, -90.23565
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic254 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$252.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maeystown Mss 1030 over Maeystown Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maeystown Mss 1030 over Maeystown Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Maeystown Mss 1030 over Maeystown Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Maeystown Mss 1030 over Maeystown Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Maeystown Mss 1030 over Maeystown Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.