US Bridges

Ill 154 over Rend Lake

Poor

Franklin County, Illinois · 2.5 MI W I-57 · Structure no. 028005100000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
497 ft
4 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 girder and floorbeam system carrying Ill 154 over Rend Lake in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 497 ft (151.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 154
CrossesRend Lake
Location2.5 MI W I-57
RouteState Highway 154
CountyFranklin County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.08954, -88.95946
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length497 ft (151.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,650 (2023)
Projected traffic3,131 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 154 over Rend Lake built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 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 March 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 497 ft (151.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 154 over Rend Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.