US Bridges

Wood Station RD TR over Il 255 - FAP 310

Good

Madison County, Illinois · 1 Mile N of Alton · Structure no. 060030300000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
184 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wood Station RD TR over Il 255 - FAP 310 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wood Station RD TR over Il 255 - FAP 310 in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 401 by 2046. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWood Station RD TR
CrossesIl 255 - FAP 310
Location1 Mile N of Alton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadison County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.94254, -90.1234
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2021)
Projected traffic401 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wood Station RD TR over Il 255 - FAP 310 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wood Station RD TR over Il 255 - FAP 310 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 Wood Station RD TR over Il 255 - FAP 310 carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Wood Station RD TR over Il 255 - FAP 310?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Wood Station RD TR over Il 255 - FAP 310?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.