US Bridges

Old Alton-Edw RD C over Indian Creek

Fair

Madison County, Illinois · Between Edwvll-Roxan · Structure no. 060026100000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Alton-Edw RD C over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Alton-Edw RD C over Indian Creek in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,498 by 2046. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesOld Alton-Edw RD C
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationBetween Edwvll-Roxan
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.83238, -90.03187
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2021)
Projected traffic1,498 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$551,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Alton-Edw RD C over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Alton-Edw RD C over Indian Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Old Alton-Edw RD C over Indian Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Old Alton-Edw RD C over Indian Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Alton-Edw RD C over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.