Scott Drive SB over Ash Creek
GoodSt. Clair County, Illinois · 0.4 M N JCT Ill 161 · Structure no. 082009700000000
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Scott Drive SB over Ash Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Scott Drive SB over Ash Creek in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 73 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,788 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Scott Drive SB over Ash Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Scott Drive SB over Ash 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Scott Drive SB over Ash Creek carry?
About 3,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Scott Drive SB over Ash Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Scott Drive SB over Ash Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.