US Bridges

Ill 177 over Grand Point Creek

Good

Washington County, Illinois · 3.2 M W JCT U S 51 · Structure no. 095002100000000

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 177 over Grand Point Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ill 177 over Grand Point Creek in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 97 years old, older 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,178 by 2046. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesIll 177
CrossesGrand Point Creek
Location3.2 M W JCT U S 51
RouteState Highway 177
Coordinates38.4404, -89.22151
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2023)
Projected traffic2,178 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$527,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ill 177 over Grand Point Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Ill 177 over Grand Point 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 177 over Grand Point Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ill 177 over Grand Point Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 177 over Grand Point Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.