US Bridges

Il 111 over Apple Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Illinois · 2.13M S Il 104 · Structure no. 069002300000000

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 111 over Apple Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Il 111 over Apple Creek in Morgan County, Illinois. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 94 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,869 by 2046. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesIl 111
CrossesApple Creek
Location2.13M S Il 104
RouteState Highway 111
Coordinates39.56064, -89.96402
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2023)
Projected traffic1,869 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 Il 111 over Apple Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Il 111 over Apple 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Il 111 over Apple Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Il 111 over Apple Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Il 111 over Apple Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.