Ill 15 over Nashville Creek E Branch
FairWashington County, Illinois · 0.7 MI E Ill 127 · Structure no. 095001100000000
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 15 over Nashville Creek E Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ill 15 over Nashville Creek E Branch in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 104 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,691 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 15 over Nashville Creek E Branch built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is Ill 15 over Nashville Creek E Branch 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 Ill 15 over Nashville Creek E Branch carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ill 15 over Nashville Creek E Branch?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 15 over Nashville Creek E Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.