US Bridges

US 67 over Little Piasa Creek

Good

Madison County, Illinois · 9.3 M S Jerseyville · Structure no. 060006100000000

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Little Piasa Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 67 over Little Piasa Creek in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 86 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,618 by 2046. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesUS 67
CrossesLittle Piasa Creek
Location9.3 M S Jerseyville
RouteU.S. Route 67
Coordinates38.99933, -90.23186
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,100 (2023)
Projected traffic5,618 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 over Little Piasa Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is US 67 over Little Piasa 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 67 over Little Piasa Creek carry?

About 12,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Little Piasa Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Little Piasa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.