US Bridges

Il 159 over Csxrr & Canteen Creek

Good

St. Clair County, Illinois · Collinsville S C.L. · Structure no. 082026600000000

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
525 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
16,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 159 over Csxrr & Canteen Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 159 over Csxrr & Canteen Creek in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 45 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 16,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,261 by 2046. The structure is 525 ft (160 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 159
CrossesCsxrr & Canteen Creek
LocationCollinsville S C.L.
RouteState Highway 159
CountySt. Clair County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.65409, -89.98828
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length525 ft (160 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width75 ft (23 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,300 (2023)
Projected traffic16,261 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$368.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 159 over Csxrr & Canteen Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Il 159 over Csxrr & Canteen 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Il 159 over Csxrr & Canteen Creek carry?

About 16,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Il 159 over Csxrr & Canteen Creek?

The structure is 525 ft (160 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Il 159 over Csxrr & Canteen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.