US Bridges

Il 255 NB over West Fk Woodriver Ck

Good

Madison County, Illinois · 1.2 W Fosterburg RD · Structure no. 060030100000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
721 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 255 NB over West Fk Woodriver Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 255 NB over West Fk Woodriver Ck in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,239 by 2046. The structure is 721 ft (219.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIl 255 NB
CrossesWest Fk Woodriver Ck
Location1.2 W Fosterburg RD
RouteState Highway 255
Coordinates38.94112, -90.12234
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length721 ft (219.9 m)
Longest span174 ft (53 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,900 (2023)
Projected traffic8,239 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 255 NB over West Fk Woodriver Ck built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 255 NB over West Fk Woodriver Ck 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Il 255 NB over West Fk Woodriver Ck carry?

About 14,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Il 255 NB over West Fk Woodriver Ck?

The structure is 721 ft (219.9 m) long with a longest span of 174 ft (53 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Il 255 NB over West Fk Woodriver Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.