US Bridges

Ill 142 over Rector Creek

Good

Saline County, Illinois · 1.6 MI S Hamilton CO · Structure no. 083003100000000

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
133 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 142 over Rector Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 142 over Rector Creek in Saline County, Illinois. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 97 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,667 by 2046. The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 142
CrossesRector Creek
Location1.6 MI S Hamilton CO
RouteState Highway 142
CountySaline County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.88343, -88.45299
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length133 ft (40.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,150 (2023)
Projected traffic1,667 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$362,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ill 142 over Rector Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Ill 142 over Rector Creek 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Ill 142 over Rector Creek carry?

About 2,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ill 142 over Rector Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 142 over Rector Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.