US Bridges

Ill 15 WB over Ill 158

Good

St. Clair County, Illinois · S Belleville · Structure no. 082004300000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 15 WB over Ill 158 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 15 WB over Ill 158 in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 67 years old, older 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 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,151 by 2046. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIll 15 WB
CrossesIll 158
LocationS Belleville
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates38.50553, -90.00122
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.6 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,500 (2023)
Projected traffic10,151 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ill 15 WB over Ill 158 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Ill 15 WB over Ill 158 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 15 WB over Ill 158 carry?

About 21,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ill 15 WB over Ill 158?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 15 WB over Ill 158?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.