US Bridges

Alhambra Rd/ TR 29 over Trib. to Little Silv

Good

Madison County, Illinois · .2 Mi. S. Alhambra · Structure no. 060329600000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alhambra Rd/ TR 29 over Trib. to Little Silv is a steel culvert carrying Alhambra Rd/ TR 29 over Trib. to Little Silv in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesAlhambra Rd/ TR 29
CrossesTrib. to Little Silv
Location.2 Mi. S. Alhambra
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.88479, -89.74976
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic54 by 2046
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Alhambra Rd/ TR 29 over Trib. to Little Silv built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alhambra Rd/ TR 29 over Trib. to Little Silv 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Alhambra Rd/ TR 29 over Trib. to Little Silv carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Alhambra Rd/ TR 29 over Trib. to Little Silv?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m).

Who owns Alhambra Rd/ TR 29 over Trib. to Little Silv?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.