US Bridges

Ill 100 over Wolf Run Creek

Fair

Scott County, Illinois · At Bluffs · Structure no. 086000600000000

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 100 over Wolf Run Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 100 over Wolf Run Creek in Scott County, Illinois. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 94 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,374 by 2046. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesIll 100
CrossesWolf Run Creek
LocationAt Bluffs
RouteState Highway 100
Coordinates39.74799, -90.53525
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2023)
Projected traffic2,374 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Ill 100 over Wolf Run Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Ill 100 over Wolf Run Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 100 over Wolf Run Creek carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ill 100 over Wolf Run Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 100 over Wolf Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.