US Bridges

Il 159 over Csxrr

Fair

St. Clair County, Illinois · 0.25MI N of I-64 · Structure no. 082020800000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 159 over Csxrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 159 over Csxrr in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,210 by 2046. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesIl 159
CrossesCsxrr
Location0.25MI N of I-64
RouteState Highway 159
Coordinates38.60273, -89.98515
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2023)
Projected traffic21,210 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 159 over Csxrr built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 159 over Csxrr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Il 159 over Csxrr carry?

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Il 159 over Csxrr?

The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Il 159 over Csxrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.