Ill 157 over Schoolhouse Branch
GoodMadison County, Illinois · N JCT Belt 40 & 157 · Structure no. 060008900000000
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 115 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 157 over Schoolhouse Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 157 over Schoolhouse Branch in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 17,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,050 by 2046. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Schoolhouse Branch built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Ill 157 over Schoolhouse 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 Schoolhouse Branch carry?
About 17,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Ill 157 over Schoolhouse Branch?
The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 157 over Schoolhouse Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.