US Bridges

Il 4 over Silver Creek

Good

Madison County, Illinois · 1.9MI S of Il 140 · Structure no. 060033400000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
328 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 4 over Silver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 4 over Silver Creek 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 4,350 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,906 by 2046. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesIl 4
CrossesSilver Creek
Location1.9MI S of Il 140
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates38.86036, -89.801
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length328 ft (100 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,350 (2023)
Projected traffic3,906 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 4 over Silver Creek built?

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

What condition is Il 4 over Silver 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Il 4 over Silver Creek carry?

About 4,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Il 4 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Il 4 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.