Ill 161 over Lost Creek

Fair Condition89 years old4,100 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyClinton
Location1.7 E Ill 127
CarriesIll 161
CrossesLost Creek
Coordinates38.53657, -89.32284

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length308.7 ft (94.1 m)
Max Span65.0 ft (19.8 m)
Deck Width35.1 ft (10.7 m)
Deck Area1006.9 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1937 (reconstructed 1987)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,100 (2023)
Truck Traffic11%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection423
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number014002400000000

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