US Bridges

Il 140 over Trib to Indian Creek

PoorPosted for load

Madison County, Illinois · 1.9 MI E of Il 255 · Structure no. 060205500000000

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
Daily traffic
8,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 140 over Trib to Indian Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 140 over Trib to Indian Creek 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,050 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,293 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesIl 140
CrossesTrib to Indian Creek
Location1.9 MI E of Il 255
RouteState Highway 140
Coordinates38.89906, -90.02724
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic8,050 (2023)
Projected traffic8,293 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Trib to Indian Creek built?

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

What condition is Il 140 over Trib to Indian Creek 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 Trib to Indian Creek carry?

About 8,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Il 140 over Trib to Indian Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Il 140 over Trib to Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.