US Bridges

Il 161 over Schoenberger Creek

Good

St. Clair County, Illinois · 300 NW Dutch Hollow · Structure no. 082203000000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 161 over Schoenberger Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 161 over Schoenberger Creek in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 15,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,534 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesIl 161
CrossesSchoenberger Creek
Location300 NW Dutch Hollow
RouteState Highway 161
Coordinates38.56275, -90.02991
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,100 (2023)
Projected traffic13,534 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 161 over Schoenberger Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 161 over Schoenberger 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 Il 161 over Schoenberger Creek carry?

About 15,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Il 161 over Schoenberger Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m).

Who owns Il 161 over Schoenberger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.