Ill 148 over Crab Orchard Lake
GoodWilliamson County, Illinois · 2.8 MI S of Ill 13 · Structure no. 100006900000000
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 154 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 148 over Crab Orchard Lake is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 148 over Crab Orchard Lake in Williamson County, Illinois. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 87 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 6,150 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,555 by 2046. The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 148 over Crab Orchard Lake built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Ill 148 over Crab Orchard Lake 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 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 148 over Crab Orchard Lake carry?
About 6,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Ill 148 over Crab Orchard Lake?
The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 148 over Crab Orchard Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.