Il 156 over Fountain Creek
FairMonroe County, Illinois · 3.7 M E Valmeyer · Structure no. 067001800000000
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 156 over Fountain Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Il 156 over Fountain Creek in Monroe County, Illinois. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 98 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 3,350 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,842 by 2046. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 156 over Fountain Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Il 156 over Fountain 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Il 156 over Fountain Creek carry?
About 3,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Il 156 over Fountain Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Il 156 over Fountain Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.