US Bridges

Il 154 over Marys River

Good

Randolph County, Illinois · 3.5M W Perry Co.Line · Structure no. 079004100000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 154 over Marys River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 154 over Marys River in Randolph County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,550 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,374 by 2046. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesIl 154
CrossesMarys River
Location3.5M W Perry Co.Line
RouteState Highway 154
Coordinates38.10914, -89.65099
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,550 (2023)
Projected traffic2,374 by 2046
Trucks14%
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 Il 154 over Marys River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 154 over Marys River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Il 154 over Marys River carry?

About 2,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Il 154 over Marys River?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Il 154 over Marys River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.