US Bridges

Il 157 over Creek Metrolink ST Clair

Good

St. Clair County, Illinois · 1.2 MI S. of I-64 · Structure no. 082039900000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
490 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 157 over Creek Metrolink ST Clair is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 157 over Creek Metrolink ST Clair in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 9,550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,899 by 2046. The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 157
CrossesCreek Metrolink ST Clair
Location1.2 MI S. of I-64
RouteState Highway 157
CountySt. Clair County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.59815, -90.05344
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length490 ft (149.4 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,550 (2023)
Projected traffic4,899 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 157 over Creek Metrolink ST Clair built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 157 over Creek Metrolink ST Clair 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 Il 157 over Creek Metrolink ST Clair carry?

About 9,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Il 157 over Creek Metrolink ST Clair?

The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Il 157 over Creek Metrolink ST Clair?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.