US Bridges

Il 157 over Delaplaine CR

Good

Madison County, Illinois · On 157@WOODLAND Schl · Structure no. 060203600000000

Built
1997
28 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 157 over Delaplaine CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 157 over Delaplaine CR in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 28 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 9,850 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,091 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIl 157
CrossesDelaplaine CR
LocationOn 157@WOODLAND Schl
RouteState Highway 157
Coordinates38.80628, -89.96777
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,850 (2023)
Projected traffic12,091 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Il 157 over Delaplaine CR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Il 157 over Delaplaine CR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Il 157 over Delaplaine CR carry?

About 9,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Il 157 over Delaplaine CR?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Il 157 over Delaplaine CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.