Ill 143 over Beaver Creek
FairBond County, Illinois · 1.8 MI W of Ill 127 · Structure no. 003003500000000
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 207 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 143 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ill 143 over Beaver Creek in Bond County, Illinois. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 91 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,162 by 2046. The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 143 over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Ill 143 over Beaver 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 143 over Beaver Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Ill 143 over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 143 over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.