Il 157 / Il 162 over Judys Branch Creek
PoorMadison County, Illinois · JCT 157-162 · Structure no. 060008700000000
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 157 / Il 162 over Judys Branch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 157 / Il 162 over Judys Branch Creek in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 92 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 10,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,807 by 2046. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 157 / Il 162 over Judys Branch Creek built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Il 157 / Il 162 over Judys Branch Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Il 157 / Il 162 over Judys Branch Creek carry?
About 10,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Il 157 / Il 162 over Judys Branch Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Il 157 / Il 162 over Judys Branch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.