US Bridges

Ill 160 over Drain to Silver Lake

Good

Madison County, Illinois · 1MI N I-70AT TR 237 · Structure no. 060202400000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 160 over Drain to Silver Lake is a concrete culvert carrying Ill 160 over Drain to Silver Lake in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 2,550 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,675 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesIll 160
CrossesDrain to Silver Lake
Location1MI N I-70AT TR 237
RouteState Highway 160
Coordinates38.80037, -89.67323
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic2,550 (2023)
Projected traffic2,675 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 Drain to Silver Lake built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 160 over Drain to Silver Lake 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Ill 160 over Drain to Silver Lake carry?

About 2,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ill 160 over Drain to Silver Lake?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ill 160 over Drain to Silver Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.