Ill 148 over Pond Creek
FairWilliamson County, Illinois · 1.1 MI S Franklin CO · Structure no. 100003300000000
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 178 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 148 over Pond Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 148 over Pond Creek in Williamson County, Illinois. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 94 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 3,650 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,444 by 2046. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 148 over Pond Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Ill 148 over Pond 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 148 over Pond Creek carry?
About 3,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Ill 148 over Pond Creek?
The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 148 over Pond Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.