US Bridges

Ill 4 over Trib to Silver Creek

Good

Madison County, Illinois · 0.83 MI S of Ill 143 · Structure no. 060201400000000

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 4 over Trib to Silver Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ill 4 over Trib to Silver Creek in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,350 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesIll 4
CrossesTrib to Silver Creek
Location0.83 MI S of Ill 143
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates38.77448, -89.80091
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,750 (2023)
Projected traffic5,350 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Ill 4 over Trib to Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 4 over Trib to 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 Ill 4 over Trib to Silver Creek carry?

About 5,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ill 4 over Trib to Silver Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ill 4 over Trib to Silver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.