Ill 146 over Bell Pond Creek
FairJohnson County, Illinois · 0.5 MI E Grantsburg · Structure no. 044002200000000
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 146 over Bell Pond Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ill 146 over Bell Pond Creek in Johnson County, Illinois. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 94 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2046. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Bell Pond Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Ill 146 over Bell Pond 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Ill 146 over Bell Pond Creek carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Ill 146 over Bell Pond Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 146 over Bell Pond Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.