Ill 146 over Big Creek
GoodHardin County, Illinois · West Corp Etown · Structure no. 035001400000000
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 380 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 146 over Big Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 146 over Big Creek in Hardin County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,121 by 2046. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 146 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 146 over Big Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Ill 146 over Big Creek carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ill 146 over Big Creek?
The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 146 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.