Ill 153 over Mud Creek
GoodWashington County, Illinois · 2 M N CO Line · Structure no. 095003200000000
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 155 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 153 over Mud Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 153 over Mud Creek in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 93 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,271 by 2046. The structure is 155 ft (47.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 153 over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Ill 153 over Mud 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Ill 153 over Mud Creek carry?
About 1,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Ill 153 over Mud Creek?
The structure is 155 ft (47.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 153 over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.