Ill 146 over Lusk Creek
FairPope County, Illinois · 0.1 MI N Golconda · Structure no. 076000500000000
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 327 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 146 over Lusk Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 146 over Lusk Creek in Pope County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,576 by 2046. The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 146 over Lusk Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 146 over Lusk 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Ill 146 over Lusk Creek carry?
About 2,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ill 146 over Lusk Creek?
The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 146 over Lusk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.