US Bridges

Progress St(ms 260 over Lowe Ditch #2

Fair

Moultrie County, Illinois · W Edge of Arthur · Structure no. 070600300000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Progress St(ms 260 over Lowe Ditch #2 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Progress St(ms 260 over Lowe Ditch #2 in Moultrie County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,470 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesProgress St(ms 260
CrossesLowe Ditch #2
LocationW Edge of Arthur
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMoultrie County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.71689, -88.48061
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2020)
Projected traffic1,470 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Progress St(ms 260 over Lowe Ditch #2 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Progress St(ms 260 over Lowe Ditch #2 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 2023.

How much traffic does Progress St(ms 260 over Lowe Ditch #2 carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Progress St(ms 260 over Lowe Ditch #2?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Progress St(ms 260 over Lowe Ditch #2?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.