US Bridges

Il 140 & Il 111 WB over E Fork of Wood River

Fair

Madison County, Illinois · 1.1MI W of Il 255 · Structure no. 060019000000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 140 & Il 111 WB over E Fork of Wood River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 140 & Il 111 WB over E Fork of Wood River in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 15,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,186 by 2046. The structure is 177 ft (54.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIl 140 & Il 111 WB
CrossesE Fork of Wood River
Location1.1MI W of Il 255
RouteState Highway 111
Coordinates38.90683, -90.08438
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (54.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,200 (2023)
Projected traffic8,186 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Il 140 & Il 111 WB over E Fork of Wood River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 140 & Il 111 WB over E Fork of Wood 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Il 140 & Il 111 WB over E Fork of Wood River carry?

About 15,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Il 140 & Il 111 WB over E Fork of Wood River?

The structure is 177 ft (54.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Il 140 & Il 111 WB over E Fork of Wood River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.