US Bridges

Vfw Rd/ TR 3 over Cahokia Creek

Fair

Madison County, Illinois · 1.9 M W Ofstaunton · Structure no. 060325100000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
288 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vfw Rd/ TR 3 over Cahokia Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Vfw Rd/ TR 3 over Cahokia Creek in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 161 by 2046. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesVfw Rd/ TR 3
CrossesCahokia Creek
Location1.9 M W Ofstaunton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadison County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.99845, -89.83722
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic161 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Vfw Rd/ TR 3 over Cahokia Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vfw Rd/ TR 3 over Cahokia Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Vfw Rd/ TR 3 over Cahokia Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Vfw Rd/ TR 3 over Cahokia Creek?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Vfw Rd/ TR 3 over Cahokia Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.