Ill 157 over Burdick Branch
GoodMadison County, Illinois · 3.5 N I-70 · Structure no. 060008800000000
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 157 over Burdick Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 157 over Burdick Branch 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 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,778 by 2046. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 157 over Burdick Branch built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Ill 157 over Burdick Branch 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Ill 157 over Burdick Branch carry?
About 6,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ill 157 over Burdick Branch?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 157 over Burdick Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.