US Bridges

Ill 145 over Ill 146

Good

Pope County, Illinois · JCT Ill 145 Ill 146 · Structure no. 076002800000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 145 over Ill 146 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 145 over Ill 146 in Pope County, Illinois. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,162 by 2046. The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIll 145
CrossesIll 146
LocationJCT Ill 145 Ill 146
RouteState Highway 145
Coordinates37.38435, -88.67745
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length147 ft (44.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2023)
Projected traffic1,162 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ill 145 over Ill 146 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 145 over Ill 146 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Ill 145 over Ill 146 carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Ill 145 over Ill 146?

The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 145 over Ill 146?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.