Il 185 over Bayou Creek
GoodMontgomery County, Illinois · 1.3 M SE Coffeen · Structure no. 068051300000000
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 185 over Bayou Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 185 over Bayou Creek in Montgomery County, Illinois. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,818 by 2046. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 185 over Bayou Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Il 185 over Bayou 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does Il 185 over Bayou Creek carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Il 185 over Bayou Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Il 185 over Bayou Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.