US Bridges

TR 153 Buchta Road over Indian Creek

Good

Madison County, Illinois · 4 M NW Edwardsville · Structure no. 060334000000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 153 Buchta Road over Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 153 Buchta Road over Indian Creek in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,445 by 2046. The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 153 Buchta Road
CrossesIndian Creek
Location4 M NW Edwardsville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadison County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.87667, -90.00313
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length183 ft (55.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2021)
Projected traffic1,445 by 2046
Trucks7%
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 TR 153 Buchta Road over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 153 Buchta Road over Indian 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does TR 153 Buchta Road over Indian Creek carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR 153 Buchta Road over Indian Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 153 Buchta Road over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.