Ill 159 over Black Creek

Fair Condition98 years old4,600 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyMonroe
Location1.4 M N Red Bud
CarriesIll 159
CrossesBlack Creek
Coordinates38.23521, -89.99784

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length43.0 ft (13.1 m)
Max Span41.0 ft (12.5 m)
Deck Width40.4 ft (12.3 m)
Deck Area161.1 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1928 (reconstructed 1954)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,600 (2023)
Truck Traffic12%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection423
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number067000800000000

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