US Bridges

Ill 145-FH 12 over Trib-Battleford CR

Good

Saline County, Illinois · 0.6 MI N of Pope CO · Structure no. 083003000000000

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 145-FH 12 over Trib-Battleford CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 145-FH 12 over Trib-Battleford CR in Saline County, Illinois. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 77 years old, older 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,919 by 2046. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

CarriesIll 145-FH 12
CrossesTrib-Battleford CR
Location0.6 MI N of Pope CO
RouteState Highway 145
Coordinates37.60537, -88.54356
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2023)
Projected traffic1,919 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$455,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ill 145-FH 12 over Trib-Battleford CR built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Ill 145-FH 12 over Trib-Battleford CR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 145-FH 12 over Trib-Battleford CR carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ill 145-FH 12 over Trib-Battleford CR?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 145-FH 12 over Trib-Battleford CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.