US Bridges

Ill 108 over Shaw Point Creek

Good

Macoupin County, Illinois · 5.6MI W JCT I-55 · Structure no. 059005700000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 108 over Shaw Point Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 108 over Shaw Point Creek in Macoupin County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,818 by 2046. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesIll 108
CrossesShaw Point Creek
Location5.6MI W JCT I-55
RouteState Highway 108
Coordinates39.27942, -89.74793
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2023)
Projected traffic1,818 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 108 over Shaw Point Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 108 over Shaw Point 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does Ill 108 over Shaw Point Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ill 108 over Shaw Point Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 108 over Shaw Point Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.