US Bridges

US 136 over I-155

Fair

Logan County, Illinois · I-155/US 136 Intchg · Structure no. 054007900000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
217 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 136 over I-155 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 136 over I-155 in Logan County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 2,350 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,573 by 2046. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 69 ft wide.

CarriesUS 136
CrossesI-155
LocationI-155/US 136 Intchg
RouteU.S. Route 136
Coordinates40.30814, -89.45441
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,350 (2023)
Projected traffic2,573 by 2046
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 136 over I-155 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 136 over I-155 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US 136 over I-155 carry?

About 2,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is US 136 over I-155?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns US 136 over I-155?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.