Ch 68 over Mud Creek
PoorSt. Clair County, Illinois · 3.0MI E Ill RTE 13 · Structure no. 082304400000000
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 178 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 68 over Mud Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 68 over Mud Creek in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 68 over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 68 over Mud Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 68 over Mud Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ch 68 over Mud Creek?
The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 68 over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.