US Bridges

Albers Lane - Ms 9 over Rocky Branch Creek

Good

Madison County, Illinois · N Bethalto · Structure no. 060685400000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Albers Lane - Ms 9 over Rocky Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Albers Lane - Ms 9 over Rocky Branch Creek in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 749 by 2046. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAlbers Lane - Ms 9
CrossesRocky Branch Creek
LocationN Bethalto
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.92395, -90.05686
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2021)
Projected traffic749 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Albers Lane - Ms 9 over Rocky Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Albers Lane - Ms 9 over Rocky Branch Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Albers Lane - Ms 9 over Rocky Branch Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Albers Lane - Ms 9 over Rocky Branch Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Albers Lane - Ms 9 over Rocky Branch Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.