US Bridges

Old US 36 over Mauvaise Terre CR

Fair

Morgan County, Illinois · 2.25M E I-72 Intchg · Structure no. 069200000000000

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 36 over Mauvaise Terre CR is a concrete culvert carrying Old US 36 over Mauvaise Terre CR in Morgan County, Illinois. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld US 36
CrossesMauvaise Terre CR
Location2.25M E I-72 Intchg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorgan County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.72399, -90.12464
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2024)
Projected traffic960 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Old US 36 over Mauvaise Terre CR built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old US 36 over Mauvaise Terre CR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Old US 36 over Mauvaise Terre CR carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Old US 36 over Mauvaise Terre CR?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Old US 36 over Mauvaise Terre CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.