Ill 100 over Elsah Creek
PoorJersey County, Illinois · At Elsah · Structure no. 042001400000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 101 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 100 over Elsah Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 100 over Elsah Creek in Jersey County, Illinois. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 64 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 4,150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,192 by 2046. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 100 over Elsah Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Ill 100 over Elsah 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 100 over Elsah Creek carry?
About 4,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Ill 100 over Elsah Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 100 over Elsah Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.