US Bridges

Ill 149 over Stevens Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Illinois · 2.4 MI W Ill 34 · Structure no. 028004100000000

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 149 over Stevens Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 149 over Stevens Creek in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,071 by 2046. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesIll 149
CrossesStevens Creek
Location2.4 MI W Ill 34
RouteState Highway 149
Coordinates37.91056, -88.80589
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2023)
Projected traffic2,071 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ill 149 over Stevens Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Ill 149 over Stevens 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 149 over Stevens Creek carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ill 149 over Stevens Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 149 over Stevens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.