US Bridges

Il 111 NB over Cahokia Canal

Good

Madison County, Illinois · .5MI N JCT 70 · Structure no. 060024400000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
369 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 111 NB over Cahokia Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 111 NB over Cahokia Canal in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 4,050 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,194 by 2046. The structure is 369 ft (112.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIl 111 NB
CrossesCahokia Canal
Location.5MI N JCT 70
RouteState Highway 111
Coordinates38.66589, -90.0902
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length369 ft (112.6 m)
Longest span121 ft (37 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,050 (2023)
Projected traffic2,194 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Il 111 NB over Cahokia Canal built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 111 NB over Cahokia Canal 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Il 111 NB over Cahokia Canal carry?

About 4,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Il 111 NB over Cahokia Canal?

The structure is 369 ft (112.6 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (37 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Il 111 NB over Cahokia Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.