US Bridges

Ill 157 over Canteen Creek

Good

St. Clair County, Illinois · N C Lmts Caseyville · Structure no. 082028600000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 157 over Canteen Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 157 over Canteen Creek in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,504 by 2046. The structure is 170 ft (51.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 157
CrossesCanteen Creek
LocationN C Lmts Caseyville
RouteState Highway 157
CountySt. Clair County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.64344, -90.01774
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,300 (2023)
Projected traffic10,504 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ill 157 over Canteen Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 157 over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ill 157 over Canteen Creek carry?

About 11,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ill 157 over Canteen Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 157 over Canteen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.