Ill 154 over Plum Creek
PoorRandolph County, Illinois · 3.6 MI W of Sparta · Structure no. 079001600000000
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 153 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 154 over Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ill 154 over Plum Creek in Randolph County, Illinois. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 53 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,626 by 2046. The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 154 over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Ill 154 over Plum 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 154 over Plum Creek carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Ill 154 over Plum Creek?
The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 154 over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.