US Bridges

E Montague Road over Br of Mud Creek

Good

Stephenson County, Illinois · 1 M S German Valley · Structure no. 089509200000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
775
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Montague Road over Br of Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E Montague Road over Br of Mud Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 775 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 808 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE Montague Road
CrossesBr of Mud Creek
Location1 M S German Valley
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.2007, -89.49061
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic775 (2022)
Projected traffic808 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 E Montague Road over Br of Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Montague Road over Br of Mud 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does E Montague Road over Br of Mud Creek carry?

About 775 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E Montague Road over Br of Mud Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns E Montague Road over Br of Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.