US Bridges

FAU 9018/ Wanda RD over Cahokia Div Canal

Fair

Madison County, Illinois · 1.0 MI North of Poag · Structure no. 060326500000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
287 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 9018/ Wanda RD over Cahokia Div Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 9018/ Wanda RD over Cahokia Div Canal in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,926 by 2046. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 9018/ Wanda RD
CrossesCahokia Div Canal
Location1.0 MI North of Poag
CountyMadison County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.80484, -90.03876
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2021)
Projected traffic1,926 by 2046
Trucks12%
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 FAU 9018/ Wanda RD over Cahokia Div Canal built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 9018/ Wanda RD over Cahokia Div Canal 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 9018/ Wanda RD over Cahokia Div Canal carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FAU 9018/ Wanda RD over Cahokia Div Canal?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 9018/ Wanda RD over Cahokia Div Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.