Ill 157 over Little Canteen Creek
PoorSt. Clair County, Illinois · In Caseyville · Structure no. 082012300000000
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 157 over Little Canteen Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ill 157 over Little Canteen Creek in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 10,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,545 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 157 over Little Canteen Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 157 over Little Canteen Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 157 over Little Canteen Creek carry?
About 10,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Ill 157 over Little Canteen Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 157 over Little Canteen Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.