Bridge Repairs and Bridge Deck Overlay: IL 4, IL 150 Over Cox Creek

The Illinois Department of Transportation is requesting bids on bridge repairs and deck overlay work on IL Routes 4 and 150 over Cox Creek and Marys River near Steeleville under Contract 76R14, with electronic bids due November 6, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. in the iCX-Integrated Contractors Exchange system. This is a federally funded project under the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STP-1YD6(563)) and carries DBE participation provisions, a decision-relevant constraint for subcontracting structure.

The scope spans two separate bridge structures—SN 079-0038 over Cox Creek (east of Steeleville) and SN 079-0007 over Marys River (west of Steeleville) in Randolph County—with a combined net length of 0.241 miles. Work includes removal and replacement of existing hot-mix asphalt bridge deck wearing surfaces, bridge joint repairs, new bridge approach pavements, Portland cement concrete pavement (jointed and connectors), shoulder approach inlets, storm sewer system removal and replacement, concrete curb and gutters, PCC shoulders, driveway pavements, aggregate wedge shoulders, guardrail installation, earthwork, and seeding. Staged construction will maintain traffic throughout the project duration.

Utility adjustments are anticipated: Ameren Illinois will relocate a gas line (estimated completion March 24, 2027) and Clearwave Fiber LLC will relocate fiber (estimated completion March 24, 2027). The contract is subject to Federal-aid construction requirements, EEO labor documentation, DBE trucking reports, Monthly Labor Summary Reports, Monthly Contract Activity Reports, substance abuse prevention program certification, environmental controls including lead paint remediation and ambient air monitoring, and comprehensive traffic control procedures. The award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in accordance with IDOT terms and conditions.