US Bridges

Ill 154 over E Trib to Plum Creek

Fair

Randolph County, Illinois · 2.3 MI W of Sparta · Structure no. 079001700000000

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 154 over E Trib to Plum Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ill 154 over E Trib to Plum Creek in Randolph County, Illinois. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 91 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 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,626 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesIll 154
CrossesE Trib to Plum Creek
Location2.3 MI W of Sparta
RouteState Highway 154
Coordinates38.13785, -89.7492
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2023)
Projected traffic2,626 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 154 over E Trib to Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Ill 154 over E Trib to Plum Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 154 over E Trib to Plum Creek carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ill 154 over E Trib to Plum Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 154 over E Trib to Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.