US Bridges

TR 96 over Mauvaise Crk

Fair

Morgan County, Illinois · 2.5 M.N.W. Jacksonvi · Structure no. 069306100000000

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 96 over Mauvaise Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 96 over Mauvaise Crk in Morgan County, Illinois. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 96
CrossesMauvaise Crk
Location2.5 M.N.W. Jacksonvi
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorgan County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.76016, -90.30396
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic177 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 TR 96 over Mauvaise Crk built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is TR 96 over Mauvaise Crk 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does TR 96 over Mauvaise Crk carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 96 over Mauvaise Crk?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns TR 96 over Mauvaise Crk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.