US Bridges

Ill 4 over W Trib to Silver Crk

Fair

Madison County, Illinois · 500 N of Il 140 · Structure no. 060010500000000

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 4 over W Trib to Silver Crk is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ill 4 over W Trib to Silver Crk in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 89 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,531 by 2046. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesIll 4
CrossesW Trib to Silver Crk
Location500 N of Il 140
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates38.88972, -89.80073
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2023)
Projected traffic3,531 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ill 4 over W Trib to Silver Crk built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Ill 4 over W Trib to Silver Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Ill 4 over W Trib to Silver Crk carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ill 4 over W Trib to Silver Crk?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 4 over W Trib to Silver Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.