US Bridges

High Line Rd/Tr 15 over Shoal Creek

Good

Clinton County, Illinois · 1.25 S of Breese · Structure no. 014403400000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

High Line Rd/Tr 15 over Shoal Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying High Line Rd/Tr 15 over Shoal Creek in Clinton County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 358 by 2046. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHigh Line Rd/Tr 15
CrossesShoal Creek
Location1.25 S of Breese
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.58075, -89.50087
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2020)
Projected traffic358 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 High Line Rd/Tr 15 over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is High Line Rd/Tr 15 over Shoal 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does High Line Rd/Tr 15 over Shoal Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is High Line Rd/Tr 15 over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns High Line Rd/Tr 15 over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.