US Bridges

Il 157 over Trib to Silver Creek

Good

Madison County, Illinois · Just S of Hamel Cl · Structure no. 060205200000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 157 over Trib to Silver Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 157 over Trib to Silver Creek in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 2,550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% 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 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 157
CrossesTrib to Silver Creek
LocationJust S of Hamel Cl
RouteState Highway 157
CountyMadison County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.88399, -89.8505
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,550 (2023)
Projected traffic2,675 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Trib to Silver Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 157 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Il 157 over Trib to Silver Creek carry?

About 2,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Il 157 over Trib to Silver Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Il 157 over Trib to Silver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.