US Bridges

Old US 40-CVILLE R over Canteen Creek

Fair

Madison County, Illinois · 1/2 MI W Fairmnt Trk · Structure no. 060026400000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,450
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 40-CVILLE R over Canteen Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old US 40-CVILLE R over Canteen Creek in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7,450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,972 by 2046. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesOld US 40-CVILLE R
CrossesCanteen Creek
Location1/2 MI W Fairmnt Trk
Coordinates38.65952, -90.03991
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,450 (2021)
Projected traffic7,972 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Old US 40-CVILLE R over Canteen Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old US 40-CVILLE R over Canteen 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Old US 40-CVILLE R over Canteen Creek carry?

About 7,450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old US 40-CVILLE R over Canteen Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Old US 40-CVILLE R over Canteen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.