US Bridges

Il 255 NB (fap 310 over Wagon Wheel Roxana

Good

Madison County, Illinois · .03 W. of Old Wanda · Structure no. 060028200000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 255 NB (fap 310 over Wagon Wheel Roxana is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 255 NB (fap 310 over Wagon Wheel Roxana in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 28,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,927 by 2046. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 255 NB (fap 310
CrossesWagon Wheel Roxana
Location.03 W. of Old Wanda
RouteState Highway 255
CountyMadison County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.81177, -90.04198
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,300 (2023)
Projected traffic14,927 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Il 255 NB (fap 310 over Wagon Wheel Roxana built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 255 NB (fap 310 over Wagon Wheel Roxana 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Il 255 NB (fap 310 over Wagon Wheel Roxana carry?

About 28,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Il 255 NB (fap 310 over Wagon Wheel Roxana?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Il 255 NB (fap 310 over Wagon Wheel Roxana?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.