Ill 161 over Wilken Lake

Fair Condition91 years old4,250 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyClinton
Location0.5 M E Germantown
CarriesIll 161
CrossesWilken Lake
Coordinates38.54821, -89.53194

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length399.0 ft (121.6 m)
Max Span50.9 ft (15.5 m)
Deck Width35.1 ft (10.7 m)
Deck Area1301.1 sq m
Main Spans8
Year Built1935 (reconstructed 1990)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,250 (2023)
Truck Traffic8%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection423
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number014000900000000

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