Ill 159 over Prairie Du Long Crk

Fair Condition98 years old4,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyMonroe
Location3 M S Hecker
CarriesIll 159
CrossesPrairie Du Long Crk
Coordinates38.25981, -89.99631

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length102.4 ft (31.2 m)
Max Span49.9 ft (15.2 m)
Deck Width32.2 ft (9.8 m)
Deck Area305.8 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1928 (reconstructed 1954)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,500 (2023)
Truck Traffic10%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection423
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number067000700000000

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