Ill 145 over Massac Creek
FairMassac County, Illinois · 4 MI S Pope CO Line · Structure no. 064000800000000
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,050
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 145 over Massac Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ill 145 over Massac Creek in Massac County, Illinois. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 93 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,323 by 2046. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Ill 145 over Massac Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Ill 145 over Massac 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Ill 145 over Massac Creek carry?
About 2,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Ill 145 over Massac Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 145 over Massac Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.