US Bridges

Black Lane over Canteen Creek

Good

Madison County, Illinois · .5 N of County Line · Structure no. 060032700000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Black Lane over Canteen Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Black Lane over Canteen Creek in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,017 by 2046. The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBlack Lane
CrossesCanteen Creek
Location.5 N of County Line
Coordinates38.66547, -90.04702
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.3 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2021)
Projected traffic1,017 by 2046
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Black Lane over Canteen Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Black Lane over Canteen Creek 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 Black Lane over Canteen Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Black Lane over Canteen Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Black Lane over Canteen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.