Ill 108 over Joes Creek
FairMacoupin County, Illinois · 4MI. E JCT108&IL 267 · Structure no. 059004800000000
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 222 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 108 over Joes Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 108 over Joes Creek in Macoupin County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 682 by 2046. The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 108 over Joes Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 108 over Joes 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Ill 108 over Joes Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ill 108 over Joes Creek?
The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 108 over Joes Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.