Il 140 over Shoal Creek
FairBond County, Illinois · 2.7MI E Old Ripley · Structure no. 003002400000000
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 364 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,050
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 140 over Shoal Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Il 140 over Shoal Creek in Bond County, Illinois. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 95 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,869 by 2046. The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 140 over Shoal Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Il 140 over Shoal Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Il 140 over Shoal Creek carry?
About 2,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Il 140 over Shoal Creek?
The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Il 140 over Shoal Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.