US Bridges

Il 4 & 15 over Kaskaskia Overflow

Good

St. Clair County, Illinois · 0.6 M E JCT Il 4 · Structure no. 082027500000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 4 & 15 over Kaskaskia Overflow is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 4 & 15 over Kaskaskia Overflow in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,788 by 2046. The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

CarriesIl 4 & 15
CrossesKaskaskia Overflow
Location0.6 M E JCT Il 4
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates38.37649, -89.78469
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating83.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length145 ft (44.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2023)
Projected traffic3,788 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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 Il 4 & 15 over Kaskaskia Overflow built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 4 & 15 over Kaskaskia Overflow 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 Il 4 & 15 over Kaskaskia Overflow carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Il 4 & 15 over Kaskaskia Overflow?

The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Il 4 & 15 over Kaskaskia Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.