US Bridges

Ill 108 over Trib to Bear Creek

Fair

Greene County, Illinois · 3.0 M W of Ill 267 · Structure no. 031201100000000

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 108 over Trib to Bear Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ill 108 over Trib to Bear Creek in Greene County, Illinois. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,061 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

CarriesIll 108
CrossesTrib to Bear Creek
Location3.0 M W of Ill 267
RouteState Highway 108
Coordinates39.30551, -90.27275
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,061 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 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 108 over Trib to Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 108 over Trib to Bear 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 108 over Trib to Bear Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Ill 108 over Trib to Bear Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Ill 108 over Trib to Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.