US Bridges

FAS 534(CH 2) over Madden Creek

Fair

Piatt County, Illinois · 3.5 MI S Mansfield · Structure no. 074002400000000

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 534(CH 2) over Madden Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 534(CH 2) over Madden Creek in Piatt County, Illinois. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 86 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 859 by 2046. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 534(CH 2)
CrossesMadden Creek
Location3.5 MI S Mansfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPiatt County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.1726, -88.51978
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2020)
Projected traffic859 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 FAS 534(CH 2) over Madden Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is FAS 534(CH 2) over Madden Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 534(CH 2) over Madden Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FAS 534(CH 2) over Madden Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 534(CH 2) over Madden Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.