US Bridges

Mousette La/Fau 92 over Goose Lake Ditch

Good

St. Clair County, Illinois · 0.1 MI E Jerome LA · Structure no. 082800000000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mousette La/Fau 92 over Goose Lake Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Mousette La/Fau 92 over Goose Lake Ditch in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,414 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesMousette La/Fau 92
CrossesGoose Lake Ditch
Location0.1 MI E Jerome LA
CountySt. Clair County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.55452, -90.14563
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2024)
Projected traffic1,414 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Mousette La/Fau 92 over Goose Lake Ditch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mousette La/Fau 92 over Goose Lake Ditch 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 Mousette La/Fau 92 over Goose Lake Ditch carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mousette La/Fau 92 over Goose Lake Ditch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mousette La/Fau 92 over Goose Lake Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.