US Bridges

US 67 NB over So. Branch Piasa Cr.

Good

Madison County, Illinois · 1.4MI So. Jersey Co. · Structure no. 060032900000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 NB over So. Branch Piasa Cr. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 NB over So. Branch Piasa Cr. in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,206 by 2046. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67 NB
CrossesSo. Branch Piasa Cr.
Location1.4MI So. Jersey Co.
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyMadison County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.98829, -90.21291
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
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,200 (2023)
Projected traffic6,206 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 US 67 NB over So. Branch Piasa Cr. built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 NB over So. Branch Piasa Cr. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 67 NB over So. Branch Piasa Cr. carry?

About 11,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 67 NB over So. Branch Piasa Cr.?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 NB over So. Branch Piasa Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.