US Bridges

US 67 over So Br Piasa Creek

Good

Madison County, Illinois · 1.3MI S Jersey CO LN · Structure no. 060025100000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over So Br Piasa Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 over So Br Piasa Creek in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,206 by 2046. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 67
CrossesSo Br Piasa Creek
Location1.3MI S Jersey CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 67
Coordinates38.98829, -90.21291
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,200 (2023)
Projected traffic6,206 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 US 67 over So Br Piasa Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 over So Br Piasa 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 67 over So Br Piasa Creek carry?

About 11,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over So Br Piasa Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over So Br Piasa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.