US Bridges

Il 160 over TR to E Fk Silver CR

Fair

Madison County, Illinois · 350 N of Pokey Road · Structure no. 060205400000000

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 160 over TR to E Fk Silver CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 160 over TR to E Fk Silver CR in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,712 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesIl 160
CrossesTR to E Fk Silver CR
Location350 N of Pokey Road
RouteState Highway 160
Coordinates38.8309, -89.66896
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2023)
Projected traffic1,712 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 160 over TR to E Fk Silver CR built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 160 over TR to E Fk Silver CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Il 160 over TR to E Fk Silver CR carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Il 160 over TR to E Fk Silver CR?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Il 160 over TR to E Fk Silver CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.