US Bridges

US 67 NB over Il 255 NB & SB

Fair

Madison County, Illinois · At Godfrey · Structure no. 060033200000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
571 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 NB over Il 255 NB & SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 NB over Il 255 NB & SB in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,943 by 2046. The structure is 571 ft (173.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67 NB
CrossesIl 255 NB & SB
LocationAt Godfrey
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyMadison County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.97656, -90.19706
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length571 ft (173.9 m)
Longest span219 ft (66.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2023)
Projected traffic2,943 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Il 255 NB & SB built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 NB over Il 255 NB & SB 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 67 NB over Il 255 NB & SB carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 67 NB over Il 255 NB & SB?

The structure is 571 ft (173.9 m) long with a longest span of 219 ft (66.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 NB over Il 255 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.