US Bridges

Ill 169 over Trib of Post Creek

Good

Pulaski County, Illinois · 0.7M W of Massac CO · Structure no. 077003600000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 169 over Trib of Post Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 169 over Trib of Post Creek in Pulaski County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,364 by 2046. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesIll 169
CrossesTrib of Post Creek
Location0.7M W of Massac CO
RouteState Highway 169
Coordinates37.29042, -88.94121
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2023)
Projected traffic1,364 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Ill 169 over Trib of Post Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 169 over Trib of Post 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Ill 169 over Trib of Post Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Ill 169 over Trib of Post Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 169 over Trib of Post Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.