Ill 154 over Beaucoup Creek
PoorPerry County, Illinois · E of Pinckneyville · Structure no. 073001500000000
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 413 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,750
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 154 over Beaucoup Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 154 over Beaucoup Creek in Perry County, Illinois. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,464 by 2046. The structure is 413 ft (126 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 154 over Beaucoup Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 154 over Beaucoup Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Ill 154 over Beaucoup Creek carry?
About 5,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ill 154 over Beaucoup Creek?
The structure is 413 ft (126 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 154 over Beaucoup Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.