Ill 111 over Horseshoe Lk Channel
FairMadison County, Illinois · 1.1MI N of 55/70 · Structure no. 060012500000000
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 368 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,050
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 111 over Horseshoe Lk Channel is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 111 over Horseshoe Lk Channel in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 84 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 4,050 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,387 by 2046. The structure is 368 ft (112.3 m) long and 43 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 111 over Horseshoe Lk Channel built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Ill 111 over Horseshoe Lk Channel 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 111 over Horseshoe Lk Channel carry?
About 4,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Ill 111 over Horseshoe Lk Channel?
The structure is 368 ft (112.3 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 111 over Horseshoe Lk Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.