US Bridges

Il 143 over NSRR

Good

Madison County, Illinois · Alton East of Clark · Structure no. 060025600000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 143 over NSRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 143 over NSRR in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,540 by 2046. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIl 143
CrossesNSRR
LocationAlton East of Clark
RouteState Highway 143
Coordinates38.88717, -90.17042
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (60.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2023)
Projected traffic10,540 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 143 over NSRR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 143 over NSRR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Il 143 over NSRR carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Il 143 over NSRR?

The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Il 143 over NSRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.