US Bridges

Ill 159 over Br Richland Creek

Good

St. Clair County, Illinois · Under Il 15 Bridges · Structure no. 082200500000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 159 over Br Richland Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ill 159 over Br Richland Creek in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 14,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,746 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIll 159
CrossesBr Richland Creek
LocationUnder Il 15 Bridges
RouteState Highway 159
Coordinates38.49829, -89.9838
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,200 (2023)
Projected traffic14,746 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 159 over Br Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 159 over Br 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ill 159 over Br Richland Creek carry?

About 14,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ill 159 over Br Richland Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Ill 159 over Br Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.