Ill 153 over Marys River
PoorPosted for loadRandolph County, Illinois · 1 MI N of Eden · Structure no. 079001800000000
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 153 over Marys River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 153 over Marys River in Randolph County, Illinois. It was built in 1934, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,667 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 153 over Marys River built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 153 over Marys River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 153 over Marys River carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Ill 153 over Marys River?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 153 over Marys River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.