US Bridges

Ill 160 over Buckeye Branch

Fair

Madison County, Illinois · 3.1MI S of Highland · Structure no. 060033600000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 160 over Buckeye Branch is a concrete frame carrying Ill 160 over Buckeye Branch in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 5,350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,404 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 160
CrossesBuckeye Branch
Location3.1MI S of Highland
RouteState Highway 160
CountyMadison County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.6935, -89.68883
Functional classRural Minor 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,350 (2023)
Projected traffic5,404 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 Ill 160 over Buckeye Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 160 over Buckeye Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Ill 160 over Buckeye Branch carry?

About 5,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ill 160 over Buckeye Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 160 over Buckeye Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.