US Bridges

Mathers RD over Lick Ck

Fair

Sangamon County, Illinois · 2.5 MI E Curran · Structure no. 084310700000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,600
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mathers RD over Lick Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying Mathers RD over Lick Ck in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,374 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMathers RD
CrossesLick Ck
Location2.5 MI E Curran
CountySangamon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.74219, -89.71892
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2022)
Projected traffic2,374 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Mathers RD over Lick Ck built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mathers RD over Lick Ck 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Mathers RD over Lick Ck carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mathers RD over Lick Ck?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Mathers RD over Lick Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.