Ill 149 over Tilley Creek
FairFranklin County, Illinois · 3.4 MI W Ill 34 · Structure no. 028004000000000
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,050
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 149 over Tilley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ill 149 over Tilley Creek in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,071 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 149 over Tilley Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Ill 149 over Tilley 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 2023.
How much traffic does Ill 149 over Tilley Creek carry?
About 2,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ill 149 over Tilley Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 149 over Tilley Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.