Ill 151 over Spring Creek
FairJackson County, Illinois · 2.3 MI S of Ava · Structure no. 039003300000000
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 151 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ill 151 over Spring Creek in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 90 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 859 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 151 over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Ill 151 over Spring 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 151 over Spring Creek carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Ill 151 over Spring Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 151 over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.