US Bridges

Old Carpenter/Tr 1 over Trib to Cahokia Ck

Good

Madison County, Illinois · 2.5MI N Edwardsville · Structure no. 060334200000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
625
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Carpenter/Tr 1 over Trib to Cahokia Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Carpenter/Tr 1 over Trib to Cahokia Ck in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 625 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 669 by 2046. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld Carpenter/Tr 1
CrossesTrib to Cahokia Ck
Location2.5MI N Edwardsville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.8528, -89.92757
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic625 (2021)
Projected traffic669 by 2046
Trucks11%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Old Carpenter/Tr 1 over Trib to Cahokia Ck built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Carpenter/Tr 1 over Trib to Cahokia Ck 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Old Carpenter/Tr 1 over Trib to Cahokia Ck carry?

About 625 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Old Carpenter/Tr 1 over Trib to Cahokia Ck?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Carpenter/Tr 1 over Trib to Cahokia Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.