US Bridges

Il 140 over Indian Creek

Good

Bond County, Illinois · 3.4MI E Old Ripley · Structure no. 003002500000000

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 140 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Il 140 over Indian 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,869 by 2046. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesIl 140
CrossesIndian Creek
Location3.4MI E Old Ripley
RouteState Highway 140
Coordinates38.88712, -89.50854
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2023)
Projected traffic1,869 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$699,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 140 over Indian 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 Indian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Il 140 over Indian Creek carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Il 140 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Il 140 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.