US Bridges

US 67 SB over Mauvaise Terre

Fair

Morgan County, Illinois · 2.5M E Chapin · Structure no. 069051200000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
351 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 SB over Mauvaise Terre is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 SB over Mauvaise Terre in Morgan County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 6,450 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,358 by 2046. The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 67 SB
CrossesMauvaise Terre
Location2.5M E Chapin
RouteU.S. Route 67
Coordinates39.76327, -90.3484
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length351 ft (107 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,450 (2023)
Projected traffic3,358 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 67 SB over Mauvaise Terre built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 SB over Mauvaise Terre 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 SB over Mauvaise Terre carry?

About 6,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 67 SB over Mauvaise Terre?

The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 SB over Mauvaise Terre?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.