US Bridges

Il 140 over Paddock Creek Branch

Poor

Madison County, Illinois · 2.15MI E of Il 159 · Structure no. 060204900000000

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 140 over Paddock Creek Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 140 over Paddock Creek Branch in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,650 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,457 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesIl 140
CrossesPaddock Creek Branch
Location2.15MI E of Il 159
RouteState Highway 140
Coordinates38.89495, -89.92776
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating98.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 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 traffic5,650 (2023)
Projected traffic5,457 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 Il 140 over Paddock Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 140 over Paddock Creek Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Il 140 over Paddock Creek Branch carry?

About 5,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Il 140 over Paddock Creek Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Il 140 over Paddock Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.