Ill 146 over Hosick Creek
PoorHardin County, Illinois · 1 MI E Elizabethtown · Structure no. 035001100000000
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 129 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 146 over Hosick Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 146 over Hosick Creek in Hardin County, Illinois. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,515 by 2046. The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 146 over Hosick Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 146 over Hosick Creek 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 146 over Hosick Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is Ill 146 over Hosick Creek?
The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 146 over Hosick Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.