US Bridges

I-55/64 WB Cd "a" over UPRR O2 B C H 4 Esl Sts

FairPosted for load

St. Clair County, Illinois · Pier A1 to Abut A46 · Structure no. 082014100000000

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
4,531 ft
46 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-55/64 WB Cd "a" over UPRR O2 B C H 4 Esl Sts is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I-55/64 WB Cd "a" over UPRR O2 B C H 4 Esl Sts in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 57 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,636 by 2046. The structure is 4,531 ft (1,381 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-55/64 WB Cd "a"
CrossesUPRR O2 B C H 4 Esl Sts
LocationPier A1 to Abut A46
Coordinates38.61636, -90.17032
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans46
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length4,531 ft (1,381 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2024)
Projected traffic3,636 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$37.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-55/64 WB Cd "a" over UPRR O2 B C H 4 Esl Sts built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is I-55/64 WB Cd "a" over UPRR O2 B C H 4 Esl Sts 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I-55/64 WB Cd "a" over UPRR O2 B C H 4 Esl Sts carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-55/64 WB Cd "a" over UPRR O2 B C H 4 Esl Sts?

The structure is 4,531 ft (1,381 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns I-55/64 WB Cd "a" over UPRR O2 B C H 4 Esl Sts?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.