Ill 100 over Baum Branch Creek
FairJersey County, Illinois · 0.1 M S JCT 16 · Structure no. 042001000000000
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 950
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 100 over Baum Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ill 100 over Baum Branch Creek in Jersey County, Illinois. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 97 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 100 over Baum Branch Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Ill 100 over Baum Branch 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Ill 100 over Baum Branch Creek carry?
About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Ill 100 over Baum Branch Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 100 over Baum Branch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.