US Bridges

Admiral Weinel Blv over Wilson Creek

Good

Monroe County, Illinois · City of Columbia · Structure no. 067600600000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Admiral Weinel Blv over Wilson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Admiral Weinel Blv over Wilson Creek in Monroe County, Illinois. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 848 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesAdmiral Weinel Blv
CrossesWilson Creek
LocationCity of Columbia
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.43939, -90.21161
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic848 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Admiral Weinel Blv over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Admiral Weinel Blv over Wilson 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does Admiral Weinel Blv over Wilson Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Admiral Weinel Blv over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Admiral Weinel Blv over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.