Ill 146 over Root Lick Branch
FairPope County, Illinois · 2.4 MI E of Ill 145 · Structure no. 076000800000000
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 146 over Root Lick Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ill 146 over Root Lick Branch in Pope County, Illinois. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 96 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 6 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,566 by 2046. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Ill 146 over Root Lick Branch built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Ill 146 over Root Lick Branch 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Ill 146 over Root Lick Branch carry?
About 1,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Ill 146 over Root Lick Branch?
The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 146 over Root Lick Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.