US Bridges

Ill 100 over Walnut Creek

Good

Scott County, Illinois · 1.5MI N JCTIL100&106 · Structure no. 086003900000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
236 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 100 over Walnut Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 100 over Walnut Creek in Scott County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2046. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesIll 100
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location1.5MI N JCTIL100&106
RouteState Highway 100
Coordinates39.64887, -90.57509
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2021)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2046
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 100 over Walnut 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 100 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Ill 100 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 100 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.