US Bridges

Il 101 over Honey Brook

Fair

Schuyler County, Illinois · 2.4M E Il 99 · Structure no. 085002600000000

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 101 over Honey Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 101 over Honey Brook in Schuyler County, Illinois. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 96 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2046. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesIl 101
CrossesHoney Brook
Location2.4M E Il 99
RouteState Highway 101
Coordinates40.2328, -90.73193
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic429 by 2046
Trucks11%
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 101 over Honey Brook built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Il 101 over Honey Brook 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Il 101 over Honey Brook carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Il 101 over Honey Brook?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Il 101 over Honey Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.