US Bridges

E FR RD of I-155 over S Fk Prairie Creek

Good

Logan County, Illinois · .2M S US 136 · Structure no. 054202600000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E FR RD of I-155 over S Fk Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E FR RD of I-155 over S Fk Prairie Creek in Logan County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 814 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE FR RD of I-155
CrossesS Fk Prairie Creek
Location.2M S US 136
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.30401, -89.45219
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2022)
Projected traffic814 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
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 E FR RD of I-155 over S Fk Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is E FR RD of I-155 over S Fk Prairie Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does E FR RD of I-155 over S Fk Prairie Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is E FR RD of I-155 over S Fk Prairie Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns E FR RD of I-155 over S Fk Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.