Ill 146 over Dutch Creek
FairUnion County, Illinois · 4 MI W. Jonesboro · Structure no. 091005900000000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 139 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,050
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 146 over Dutch Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ill 146 over Dutch Creek in Union County, Illinois. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 4,050 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,747 by 2046. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 146 over Dutch Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Ill 146 over Dutch 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 146 over Dutch Creek carry?
About 4,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Ill 146 over Dutch Creek?
The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 146 over Dutch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.