US Bridges

Horseshoe Lake RD over Cahokia Canal

Good

Madison County, Illinois · 1/2 MI W of I-255 · Structure no. 060032100000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horseshoe Lake RD over Cahokia Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Horseshoe Lake RD over Cahokia Canal 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 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,272 by 2046. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHorseshoe Lake RD
CrossesCahokia Canal
Location1/2 MI W of I-255
Coordinates38.69365, -90.03983
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2021)
Projected traffic10,272 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Horseshoe Lake RD over Cahokia Canal built?

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

What condition is Horseshoe Lake RD over Cahokia Canal 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Horseshoe Lake RD over Cahokia Canal carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Horseshoe Lake RD over Cahokia Canal?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Horseshoe Lake RD over Cahokia Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.