US Bridges

Ill 111 over Cahokia Diversn Cnl

Fair

Madison County, Illinois · 3 M N 270 · Structure no. 060012100000000

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
387 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 111 over Cahokia Diversn Cnl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 111 over Cahokia Diversn Cnl in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 85 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,387 by 2046. The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesIll 111
CrossesCahokia Diversn Cnl
Location3 M N 270
RouteState Highway 111
Coordinates38.80527, -90.06705
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length387 ft (118 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2023)
Projected traffic4,387 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 111 over Cahokia Diversn Cnl built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Ill 111 over Cahokia Diversn Cnl 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ill 111 over Cahokia Diversn Cnl carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ill 111 over Cahokia Diversn Cnl?

The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 111 over Cahokia Diversn Cnl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.