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Il 148-FAP 726 over Wolf Creek

Good

Williamson County, Illinois · 1.5 MI N FAS 1900 · Structure no. 100007400000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 148-FAP 726 over Wolf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 148-FAP 726 over Wolf Creek in Williamson County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 6,150 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,555 by 2046. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 148-FAP 726
CrossesWolf Creek
Location1.5 MI N FAS 1900
RouteState Highway 148
CountyWilliamson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.67729, -89.0215
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,150 (2023)
Projected traffic5,555 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 148-FAP 726 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 148-FAP 726 over Wolf 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Il 148-FAP 726 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 6,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Il 148-FAP 726 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Il 148-FAP 726 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.