US Bridges

FAU 9181 Summit Av over Harding Ditch

Good

St. Clair County, Illinois · 0.7 M E JCT Ill 111 · Structure no. 082013600000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 9181 Summit Av over Harding Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 9181 Summit Av over Harding Ditch in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,818 by 2046. The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAU 9181 Summit Av
CrossesHarding Ditch
Location0.7 M E JCT Ill 111
Coordinates38.60484, -90.08003
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,818 by 2046
Trucks5%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 9181 Summit Av over Harding Ditch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is FAU 9181 Summit Av over Harding Ditch 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does FAU 9181 Summit Av over Harding Ditch carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 9181 Summit Av over Harding Ditch?

The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 9181 Summit Av over Harding Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.