US Bridges

Ill 160 over N Trib to Br Lake CR

Fair

Clinton County, Illinois · .5 MI N New Baden · Structure no. 014200300000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 160 over N Trib to Br Lake CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ill 160 over N Trib to Br Lake CR in Clinton County, Illinois. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 4,150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,785 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 160
CrossesN Trib to Br Lake CR
Location.5 MI N New Baden
RouteState Highway 160
CountyClinton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.54679, -89.68675
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,150 (2023)
Projected traffic4,785 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Ill 160 over N Trib to Br Lake CR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 160 over N Trib to Br Lake CR 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Ill 160 over N Trib to Br Lake CR carry?

About 4,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ill 160 over N Trib to Br Lake CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Ill 160 over N Trib to Br Lake CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.