US Bridges

Ill 4-150 over Marys River

Fair

Randolph County, Illinois · W of Steeleville · Structure no. 079000700000000

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
188 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 4-150 over Marys River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 4-150 over Marys River in Randolph County, Illinois. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 97 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 5 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,303 by 2046. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesIll 4-150
CrossesMarys River
LocationW of Steeleville
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates38.01175, -89.67966
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2023)
Projected traffic5,303 by 2046
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ill 4-150 over Marys River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Ill 4-150 over Marys River 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 4-150 over Marys River carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is Ill 4-150 over Marys River?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 4-150 over Marys River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.