US Bridges

Ramp to Il 13 EB over Ill 15 WB

Fair

St. Clair County, Illinois · SW Belleville · Structure no. 082009000000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to Il 13 EB over Ill 15 WB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp to Il 13 EB over Ill 15 WB in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 68 years old, older 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 6 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,111 by 2046. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRamp to Il 13 EB
CrossesIll 15 WB
LocationSW Belleville
Coordinates38.5485, -90.06764
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2024)
Projected traffic6,111 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ramp to Il 13 EB over Ill 15 WB built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Ramp to Il 13 EB over Ill 15 WB 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp to Il 13 EB over Ill 15 WB carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ramp to Il 13 EB over Ill 15 WB?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to Il 13 EB over Ill 15 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.