EB 55/MLK Eb&wb Ap over 3rd ST Exit to Estl
GoodSt. Clair County, Illinois · E ST L - 3rd ST Exit · Structure no. 082001300000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 87 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 105,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
EB 55/MLK Eb&wb Ap over 3rd ST Exit to Estl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB 55/MLK Eb&wb Ap over 3rd ST Exit to Estl in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 64 years old, older 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 105,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 106,353 by 2046. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 151 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was EB 55/MLK Eb&wb Ap over 3rd ST Exit to Estl built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is EB 55/MLK Eb&wb Ap over 3rd ST Exit to Estl 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does EB 55/MLK Eb&wb Ap over 3rd ST Exit to Estl carry?
About 105,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is EB 55/MLK Eb&wb Ap over 3rd ST Exit to Estl?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 151 ft wide.
Who owns EB 55/MLK Eb&wb Ap over 3rd ST Exit to Estl?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.