Ill 149 over Big Muddy River
GoodFranklin County, Illinois · 1.6 MI E Zeigler · Structure no. 028003700000000
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 453 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 149 over Big Muddy River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 149 over Big Muddy River in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 97 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 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,626 by 2046. The structure is 453 ft (138 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 149 over Big Muddy River built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Ill 149 over Big Muddy River 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Ill 149 over Big Muddy River carry?
About 2,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Ill 149 over Big Muddy River?
The structure is 453 ft (138 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 149 over Big Muddy River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.