US Bridges

Mitchellsville RD over Blackman Creek

Good

Saline County, Illinois · 0.9 MI E Il 34/145 · Structure no. 083323800000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mitchellsville RD over Blackman Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mitchellsville RD over Blackman Creek in Saline County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMitchellsville RD
CrossesBlackman Creek
Location0.9 MI E Il 34/145
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.64387, -88.51687
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks44%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Mitchellsville RD over Blackman Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mitchellsville RD over Blackman 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Mitchellsville RD over Blackman Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is Mitchellsville RD over Blackman Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mitchellsville RD over Blackman Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.