Il 157 over Sugar Creek
GoodMadison County, Illinois · .8 M N Edwardsville · Structure no. 060020400000000
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 157 over Sugar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 157 over Sugar Creek in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,136 by 2046. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 157 over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is Il 157 over Sugar Creek 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 Il 157 over Sugar Creek carry?
About 4,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Il 157 over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Il 157 over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.