Il 111 over Bear Creek
FairMacoupin County, Illinois · 1.2M S JCT Il 108 · Structure no. 059001400000000
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 118 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 111 over Bear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 111 over Bear Creek in Macoupin County, Illinois. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 96 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,061 by 2046. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 111 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Il 111 over Bear Creek 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Il 111 over Bear Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Il 111 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Il 111 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.