US Bridges

US 150 over Lake Storey

Fair

Knox County, Illinois · 1 MI N of US 34 · Structure no. 048002900000000

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 150 over Lake Storey is a concrete slab carrying US 150 over Lake Storey in Knox County, Illinois. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1959, 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 5 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 3,250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,838 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 150
CrossesLake Storey
Location1 MI N of US 34
RouteU.S. Route 150
Coordinates40.98804, -90.38287
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.4 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,250 (2023)
Projected traffic3,838 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 150 over Lake Storey built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is US 150 over Lake Storey 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 150 over Lake Storey carry?

About 3,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 150 over Lake Storey?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns US 150 over Lake Storey?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.