US Bridges

I-74 over Madden Creek Trib

Good

Piatt County, Illinois · Mansfield Interchng · Structure no. 074005100000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-74 over Madden Creek Trib is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-74 over Madden Creek Trib in Piatt County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 22,800 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,634 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long.

CarriesI-74
CrossesMadden Creek Trib
LocationMansfield Interchng
RouteInterstate 74
Coordinates40.21858, -88.4968
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating86.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,800 (2023)
Projected traffic23,634 by 2046
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-74 over Madden Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-74 over Madden Creek Trib 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I-74 over Madden Creek Trib carry?

About 22,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is I-74 over Madden Creek Trib?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns I-74 over Madden Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.