US Bridges

Smith Road/Mss 099 over So Br Hillsboro Lk

Fair

Montgomery County, Illinois · N Edge Schram City · Structure no. 068316400000000

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Road/Mss 099 over So Br Hillsboro Lk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Smith Road/Mss 099 over So Br Hillsboro Lk in Montgomery County, Illinois. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 125 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSmith Road/Mss 099
CrossesSo Br Hillsboro Lk
LocationN Edge Schram City
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.1662, -89.466
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Smith Road/Mss 099 over So Br Hillsboro Lk built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Smith Road/Mss 099 over So Br Hillsboro Lk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Smith Road/Mss 099 over So Br Hillsboro Lk carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Smith Road/Mss 099 over So Br Hillsboro Lk?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Smith Road/Mss 099 over So Br Hillsboro Lk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.