US Bridges

Il 159 over Br of Canteen Creek

Good

St. Clair County, Illinois · 500 S of Madison CO · Structure no. 082204400000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 159 over Br of Canteen Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 159 over Br of Canteen Creek in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 16,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,867 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 159
CrossesBr of Canteen Creek
Location500 S of Madison CO
RouteState Highway 159
CountySt. Clair County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.65751, -89.98636
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,100 (2023)
Projected traffic16,867 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 159 over Br of Canteen Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 159 over Br of Canteen 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 159 over Br of Canteen Creek carry?

About 16,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Il 159 over Br of Canteen Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns Il 159 over Br of Canteen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.