US Bridges

Sand Road/ City ST over I-270

Fair

Madison County, Illinois · 0.4 MI W of Il 157 · Structure no. 060017100000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sand Road/ City ST over I-270 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sand Road/ City ST over I-270 in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2046. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSand Road/ City ST
CrossesI-270
Location0.4 MI W of Il 157
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.75673, -90.02585
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2021)
Projected traffic21 by 2046
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sand Road/ City ST over I-270 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sand Road/ City ST over I-270 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 Sand Road/ City ST over I-270 carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Sand Road/ City ST over I-270?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Sand Road/ City ST over I-270?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.