Ill 161 over Silver Creek

Fair Condition94 years old4,950 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountySt. Clair
Location2.2 M E Jct 158
CarriesIll 161
CrossesSilver Creek
Coordinates38.52546, -89.82540

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length311.4 ft (94.9 m)
Max Span101.0 ft (30.8 m)
Deck Width35.1 ft (10.7 m)
Deck Area1015.4 sq m
Main Spans6
Year Built1932 (reconstructed 1992)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,950 (2023)
Truck Traffic9%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection423
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number082009500000000

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