US Bridges

Il 4 over N1 Trib L Silver Crk

Fair

St. Clair County, Illinois · 2 MI N of US 50 · Structure no. 082244500000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 4 over N1 Trib L Silver Crk is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 4 over N1 Trib L Silver Crk in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,858 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesIl 4
CrossesN1 Trib L Silver Crk
Location2 MI N of US 50
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates38.63452, -89.80797
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2023)
Projected traffic5,858 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 4 over N1 Trib L Silver Crk built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 4 over N1 Trib L Silver Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Il 4 over N1 Trib L Silver Crk carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Il 4 over N1 Trib L Silver Crk?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Il 4 over N1 Trib L Silver Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.