US Bridges

Il 4 over Little Silver Ck

Good

St. Clair County, Illinois · 0.9 MI S of US 50 · Structure no. 082030000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 4 over Little Silver Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 4 over Little Silver Ck in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5,150 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,353 by 2046. The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesIl 4
CrossesLittle Silver Ck
Location0.9 MI S of US 50
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates38.58227, -89.80775
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (27.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,150 (2023)
Projected traffic5,353 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 4 over Little Silver Ck built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 4 over Little Silver Ck 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Il 4 over Little Silver Ck carry?

About 5,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Il 4 over Little Silver Ck?

The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Il 4 over Little Silver Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.