US Bridges

Ill 122 over I-155

Fair

Tazewell County, Illinois · S. Interchge Il 122 · Structure no. 090013800000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
215 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 122 over I-155 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 122 over I-155 in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 5 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,465 by 2046. The structure is 215 ft (65.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesIll 122
CrossesI-155
LocationS. Interchge Il 122
RouteState Highway 122
Coordinates40.38095, -89.45569
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.4 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2023)
Projected traffic1,465 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Ill 122 over I-155 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 122 over I-155 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Ill 122 over I-155 carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ill 122 over I-155?

The structure is 215 ft (65.4 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 122 over I-155?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.