Ill 145 over Bay Creek Ditch
FairPope County, Illinois · 1.4 MI N Massac CO · Structure no. 076002500000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 264 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,750
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 145 over Bay Creek Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ill 145 over Bay Creek Ditch in Pope County, Illinois. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,071 by 2046. The structure is 264 ft (80.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Bay Creek Ditch built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Ill 145 over Bay Creek Ditch 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 145 over Bay Creek Ditch carry?
About 1,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Ill 145 over Bay Creek Ditch?
The structure is 264 ft (80.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 145 over Bay Creek Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.