US Bridges

Il 160 over Plum Creek

Good

Washington County, Illinois · 2.7MI W Addieville · Structure no. 095007700000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 160 over Plum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 160 over Plum Creek in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,210 by 2046. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesIl 160
CrossesPlum Creek
Location2.7MI W Addieville
RouteState Highway 160
Coordinates38.41391, -89.53312
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2023)
Projected traffic1,210 by 2046
Trucks9%
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 Il 160 over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 160 over Plum 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Il 160 over Plum Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Il 160 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Il 160 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.