Il 159 over Cahokia Creek

Fair Condition89 years old6,550 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyMadison
Location0.25 Mi N Of Edwardsville
CarriesIl 159
CrossesCahokia Creek
Coordinates38.82636, -89.97124

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length232.6 ft (70.9 m)
Max Span90.9 ft (27.7 m)
Deck Width35.1 ft (10.7 m)
Deck Area758.6 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1937 (reconstructed 1983)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic6,550 (2023)
Truck Traffic3%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection423
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number060012900000000

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