US Bridges

I 64 over Oak Ridge School Ck

Fair

Jefferson County, Illinois · 3.5 MI W Woodlawn in · Structure no. 041200700000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 64 over Oak Ridge School Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I 64 over Oak Ridge School Ck in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 28,600 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,593 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesI 64
CrossesOak Ridge School Ck
Location3.5 MI W Woodlawn in
RouteInterstate 64
CountyJefferson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.36958, -89.0937
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,600 (2023)
Projected traffic29,593 by 2046
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 64 over Oak Ridge School Ck built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 64 over Oak Ridge School Ck 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I 64 over Oak Ridge School Ck carry?

About 28,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I 64 over Oak Ridge School Ck?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns I 64 over Oak Ridge School Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.