US Bridges

Ill 150 over Miss Riv/Fau 9416

Poor

Randolph County, Illinois · At Chester - Modot · Structure no. 079600100000000

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1946
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
2,827 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 150 over Miss Riv/Fau 9416 is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying Ill 150 over Miss Riv/Fau 9416 in Randolph County, Illinois. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1946, so it is 83 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 6,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,959 by 2046. The structure is 2,827 ft (861.7 m) long and 23 ft wide.

CarriesIll 150
CrossesMiss Riv/Fau 9416
LocationAt Chester - Modot
RouteState Highway 150
Coordinates37.90253, -89.83692
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+8 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length2,827 ft (861.7 m)
Longest span670 ft (204.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,250 (2023)
Projected traffic5,959 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ill 150 over Miss Riv/Fau 9416 built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1946.

What condition is Ill 150 over Miss Riv/Fau 9416 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 150 over Miss Riv/Fau 9416 carry?

About 6,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Ill 150 over Miss Riv/Fau 9416?

The structure is 2,827 ft (861.7 m) long with a longest span of 670 ft (204.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 150 over Miss Riv/Fau 9416?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.