US Bridges

Ill 163 over Canal No 1LEVEE Dist

Fair

St. Clair County, Illinois · 0.17 MI SE Ill 157 · Structure no. 082021400000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
246 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 163 over Canal No 1LEVEE Dist is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ill 163 over Canal No 1LEVEE Dist in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 3,350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,384 by 2046. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 163
CrossesCanal No 1LEVEE Dist
Location0.17 MI SE Ill 157
RouteState Highway 163
CountySt. Clair County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.55449, -90.10819
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,350 (2023)
Projected traffic3,384 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 163 over Canal No 1LEVEE Dist built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 163 over Canal No 1LEVEE Dist 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ill 163 over Canal No 1LEVEE Dist carry?

About 3,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ill 163 over Canal No 1LEVEE Dist?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 163 over Canal No 1LEVEE Dist?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.