Il 159 over Mooney Creek

Fair Condition89 years old6,550 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyMadison
LocationJust N. Of Il 143
CarriesIl 159
CrossesMooney Creek
Coordinates38.82467, -89.97236

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length169.0 ft (51.5 m)
Max Span65.9 ft (20.1 m)
Deck Width35.1 ft (10.7 m)
Deck Area551.0 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1937 (reconstructed 1983)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic6,550 (2023)
Truck Traffic3%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection423
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number060013000000000

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