Ill 154 over Rend Lake
PoorFranklin County, Illinois · 3.3 MI E Sesser · Structure no. 028005000000000
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 212 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 154 over Rend Lake is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 154 over Rend Lake in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,650 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,131 by 2046. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 154 over Rend Lake built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 154 over Rend Lake in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 154 over Rend Lake carry?
About 2,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Ill 154 over Rend Lake?
The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 154 over Rend Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.