US Bridges

Il 10 (fap 721) over Madden Creek

Good

Piatt County, Illinois · .5 MI E of Lodge · Structure no. 074000500000000

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 10 (fap 721) over Madden Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Il 10 (fap 721) over Madden Creek in Piatt County, Illinois. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 94 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,818 by 2046. The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 10 (fap 721)
CrossesMadden Creek
Location.5 MI E of Lodge
RouteState Highway 10
CountyPiatt County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.10521, -88.54417
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2023)
Projected traffic1,818 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Il 10 (fap 721) over Madden Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Il 10 (fap 721) over Madden Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Il 10 (fap 721) over Madden Creek carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Il 10 (fap 721) over Madden Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Il 10 (fap 721) over Madden Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.