US Bridges

I-55/64; US 40 Psc over Trra

Poor

St. Clair County, Illinois · P6(PSB) to Pier BC1 · Structure no. 082000500000000

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
856 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
113,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-55/64; US 40 Psc over Trra is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-55/64; US 40 Psc over Trra in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 59 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 113,200 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 118,877 by 2046. The structure is 856 ft (260.9 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesI-55/64; US 40 Psc
CrossesTrra
LocationP6(PSB) to Pier BC1
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates38.61724, -90.18001
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length856 ft (260.9 m)
Longest span161 ft (49.1 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width107 ft (32.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113,200 (2024)
Projected traffic118,877 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$12.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-55/64; US 40 Psc over Trra built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is I-55/64; US 40 Psc over Trra in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does I-55/64; US 40 Psc over Trra carry?

About 113,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-55/64; US 40 Psc over Trra?

The structure is 856 ft (260.9 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49.1 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns I-55/64; US 40 Psc over Trra?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.