US Bridges

Ill 153 over South Fork Mud Creek

Good

Washington County, Illinois · 1.0 M North CO Line · Structure no. 095006900000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 153 over South Fork Mud Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 153 over South Fork Mud Creek in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 8 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 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 153
CrossesSouth Fork Mud Creek
Location1.0 M North CO Line
RouteState Highway 153
CountyWashington County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.23327, -89.61109
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating77.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2023)
Projected traffic1,271 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ill 153 over South Fork Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 153 over South Fork 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 South Fork Mud Creek carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Ill 153 over South Fork Mud Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 153 over South Fork Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.