Mt Pulaski-Illiopo over Lake Fork Ck
FairLogan County, Illinois · 4.5 MI S Mt Pulaski · Structure no. 054300100000000
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 556 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mt Pulaski-Illiopo over Lake Fork Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mt Pulaski-Illiopo over Lake Fork Ck in Logan County, Illinois. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 85 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 683 by 2046. The structure is 556 ft (169.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mt Pulaski-Illiopo over Lake Fork Ck built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Mt Pulaski-Illiopo over Lake Fork Ck 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Mt Pulaski-Illiopo over Lake Fork Ck carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.
How long is Mt Pulaski-Illiopo over Lake Fork Ck?
The structure is 556 ft (169.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Mt Pulaski-Illiopo over Lake Fork Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.