Bus I72/IL104/MORT over Mauvaise Terre Creek
FairMorgan County, Illinois · .7M E IL267-JACKSNVL · Structure no. 069000900000000
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 130 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bus I72/IL104/MORT over Mauvaise Terre Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bus I72/IL104/MORT over Mauvaise Terre Creek in Morgan County, Illinois. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 68 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 5 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 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,817 by 2046. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bus I72/IL104/MORT over Mauvaise Terre Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Bus I72/IL104/MORT over Mauvaise Terre Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Bus I72/IL104/MORT over Mauvaise Terre Creek carry?
About 10,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Bus I72/IL104/MORT over Mauvaise Terre Creek?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Bus I72/IL104/MORT over Mauvaise Terre Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.