US Bridges

Il 161 over Kaskaskia River Ovfl

Good

Clinton County, Illinois · 5.4M East Bartelso · Structure no. 014201700000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 161 over Kaskaskia River Ovfl is a concrete culvert carrying Il 161 over Kaskaskia River Ovfl in Clinton County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,585 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesIl 161
CrossesKaskaskia River Ovfl
Location5.4M East Bartelso
RouteState Highway 161
Coordinates38.53666, -89.36566
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,250 (2023)
Projected traffic2,585 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 161 over Kaskaskia River Ovfl built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 161 over Kaskaskia River Ovfl 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Il 161 over Kaskaskia River Ovfl carry?

About 2,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Il 161 over Kaskaskia River Ovfl?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Il 161 over Kaskaskia River Ovfl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.