Ill 15 over Elkhorn Creek
FairWashington County, Illinois · 0.6 MI E JCT Ill 153 · Structure no. 095002800000000
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 189 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,050
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 15 over Elkhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ill 15 over Elkhorn Creek in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 92 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,178 by 2046. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 15 over Elkhorn Creek built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Ill 15 over Elkhorn 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 15 over Elkhorn Creek carry?
About 2,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Ill 15 over Elkhorn Creek?
The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 15 over Elkhorn Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.