Ill 145 over Hayes Creek
PoorPope County, Illinois · 1.9 MI E Glendale · Structure no. 076001100000000
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 118 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 145 over Hayes Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Ill 145 over Hayes Creek in Pope County, Illinois. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,465 by 2046. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 145 over Hayes Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 145 over Hayes 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 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 145 over Hayes Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Ill 145 over Hayes Creek?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 145 over Hayes Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.