US Bridges

Ill 166 over S Fork Saline River

Good

Williamson County, Illinois · 3.6 MI S of Ill 13 · Structure no. 100007000000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 166 over S Fork Saline River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 166 over S Fork Saline River in Williamson County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,919 by 2046. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesIll 166
CrossesS Fork Saline River
Location3.6 MI S of Ill 13
RouteState Highway 166
Coordinates37.67834, -88.86031
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,919 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 166 over S Fork Saline River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 166 over S Fork Saline River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Ill 166 over S Fork Saline River carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ill 166 over S Fork Saline River?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 166 over S Fork Saline River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.