Ill 145 over Stream
Pope County, Illinois · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Ill 145 over Stream in Pope County, Illinois, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 25 of the 87 inventoried bridges in Pope County rated fair (28.7%); 4 (4.6%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated January 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 30 ft |
| Location | 1 Mi E Glendale |
| NBI structure number | 076001200000000 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | January 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Illinois department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Pope County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ill 34 over Gibbons Creek | 1924 | 2,350 | Fair |
| Ill 34 over Trib to Gibbon Creek | 1991 | 2,350 | Good |
| Ill 34-fap 778 over Unnamed Stream | 2011 | 2,350 | Good |
| Ill 146 over Lusk Creek | 1964 | 2,150 | Fair |
| Ill 145 over Bay Creek Ditch | 1982 | 1,750 | Fair |
| Il 145 over Bay Creek | 2024 | 1,750 | Good |
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