US Bridges

Il 123 / Ch 2 over I-55

Fair

Sangamon County, Illinois · Williamsville Intchg · Structure no. 084017100000000

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
276 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 123 / Ch 2 over I-55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 123 / Ch 2 over I-55 in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 51 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,111 by 2046. The structure is 276 ft (84 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesIl 123 / Ch 2
CrossesI-55
LocationWilliamsville Intchg
RouteState Highway 123
Coordinates39.95929, -89.55596
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length276 ft (84 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.6 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2023)
Projected traffic6,111 by 2046
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 123 / Ch 2 over I-55 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Il 123 / Ch 2 over I-55 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Il 123 / Ch 2 over I-55 carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Il 123 / Ch 2 over I-55?

The structure is 276 ft (84 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.6 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Il 123 / Ch 2 over I-55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.