US Bridges

Ill 143 EB over N Entrance to Siue

Fair

Madison County, Illinois · 1.3 MI W Ill 159 · Structure no. 060019200000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
176 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 143 EB over N Entrance to Siue is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 143 EB over N Entrance to Siue in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,564 by 2046. The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIll 143 EB
CrossesN Entrance to Siue
Location1.3 MI W Ill 159
RouteState Highway 143
Coordinates38.8335, -89.99325
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2023)
Projected traffic5,564 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 143 EB over N Entrance to Siue built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 143 EB over N Entrance to Siue 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 143 EB over N Entrance to Siue carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ill 143 EB over N Entrance to Siue?

The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 143 EB over N Entrance to Siue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.