US Bridges

Ill 100 over Seahorne Branch

Fair

Fulton County, Illinois · 2.25 MI N Marbletown · Structure no. 029002300000000

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 100 over Seahorne Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 100 over Seahorne Branch in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 89 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 682 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesIll 100
CrossesSeahorne Branch
Location2.25 MI N Marbletown
RouteState Highway 100
Coordinates40.26195, -90.17755
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2023)
Projected traffic682 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 100 over Seahorne Branch built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Ill 100 over Seahorne Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ill 100 over Seahorne Branch carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Ill 100 over Seahorne Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 100 over Seahorne Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.