US Bridges

Horseshoe Lake RD over Drain to Hrseshoe Lk

Good

Madison County, Illinois · .28MI W of Il 111 · Structure no. 060204800000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,650
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horseshoe Lake RD over Drain to Hrseshoe Lk is a concrete culvert carrying Horseshoe Lake RD over Drain to Hrseshoe Lk in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8,650 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,758 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHorseshoe Lake RD
CrossesDrain to Hrseshoe Lk
Location.28MI W of Il 111
Coordinates38.70831, -90.07122
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,650 (2024)
Projected traffic7,758 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 Horseshoe Lake RD over Drain to Hrseshoe Lk built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horseshoe Lake RD over Drain to Hrseshoe Lk 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Horseshoe Lake RD over Drain to Hrseshoe Lk carry?

About 8,650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Horseshoe Lake RD over Drain to Hrseshoe Lk?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Horseshoe Lake RD over Drain to Hrseshoe Lk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.