US Bridges

Ill 123 over Indian Creek

Good

Menard County, Illinois · 2.5MI E Petersburg · Structure no. 065001800000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 123 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 123 over Indian Creek in Menard County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,879 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesIll 123
CrossesIndian Creek
Location2.5MI E Petersburg
RouteState Highway 123
Coordinates40.01535, -89.80123
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2023)
Projected traffic2,879 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 123 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 123 over Indian 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ill 123 over Indian Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ill 123 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 123 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.