US Bridges

Il 158 over Br of Richland Creek

Good

St. Clair County, Illinois · 300 Feet S of Il 15 · Structure no. 082037100000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 158 over Br of Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 158 over Br of Richland Creek in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 9,050 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,040 by 2046. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesIl 158
CrossesBr of Richland Creek
Location300 Feet S of Il 15
RouteState Highway 158
Coordinates38.50499, -90.00169
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,050 (2023)
Projected traffic9,040 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 Il 158 over Br of Richland Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 158 over Br of Richland 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Il 158 over Br of Richland Creek carry?

About 9,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Il 158 over Br of Richland Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Il 158 over Br of Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.