US Bridges

Ill 165 over Br Mackinaw River

Fair

McLean County, Illinois · 10.9 MI N of Ill 9 · Structure no. 057022000000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 165 over Br Mackinaw River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ill 165 over Br Mackinaw River in McLean 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 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 808 by 2046. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIll 165
CrossesBr Mackinaw River
Location10.9 MI N of Ill 9
RouteState Highway 165
Coordinates40.55936, -88.71126
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic808 by 2046
Trucks8%
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 Ill 165 over Br Mackinaw River built?

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

What condition is Ill 165 over Br Mackinaw River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ill 165 over Br Mackinaw River carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ill 165 over Br Mackinaw River?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 165 over Br Mackinaw River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.