Ill 115 over Kelly Creek
FairFord County, Illinois · 2.03 MI S of Ill 116 · Structure no. 027007100000000
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 146 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 675
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 115 over Kelly Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 115 over Kelly Creek in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 5 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 675 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2046. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 115 over Kelly Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 115 over Kelly 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 115 over Kelly Creek carry?
About 675 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ill 115 over Kelly Creek?
The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 115 over Kelly Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.