Ill 145 over Stream
PoorPope County, Illinois · 2.6 MI N Ill 146 · Structure no. 076001400000000
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 145 over Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying Ill 145 over Stream 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,162 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 145 over Stream built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 145 over Stream 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 145 over Stream carry?
About 1,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Ill 145 over Stream?
The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 145 over Stream?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.