Ill 151 over Austin Creek
PoorJackson County, Illinois · 0.3 MI N of Ill 3 · Structure no. 039003500000000
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 151 over Austin Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ill 151 over Austin Creek in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1969, 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 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 732 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 37 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Austin Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is Ill 151 over Austin 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Ill 151 over Austin Creek carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Ill 151 over Austin Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 151 over Austin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.