US Bridges

Ill 157 over ST Louis Road

Good

Madison County, Illinois · C-Ville-E of Ramons · Structure no. 060026300000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 157 over ST Louis Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 157 over ST Louis Road in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 10,150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,112 by 2046. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIll 157
CrossesST Louis Road
LocationC-Ville-E of Ramons
RouteState Highway 157
Coordinates38.6604, -90.01783
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,150 (2023)
Projected traffic10,112 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ill 157 over ST Louis Road built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 157 over ST Louis Road 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 Ill 157 over ST Louis Road carry?

About 10,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ill 157 over ST Louis Road?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 157 over ST Louis Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.