US Bridges

Piggotav to EB Cd" over Abandoned Southern RR 8T

FairPosted for load

St. Clair County, Illinois · Pier A35 to Abut T6 · Structure no. 082014600000000

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
568 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Piggotav to EB Cd" over Abandoned Southern RR 8T is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Piggotav to EB Cd" over Abandoned Southern RR 8T in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 56 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2046. The structure is 568 ft (173.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPiggotav to EB Cd"
CrossesAbandoned Southern RR 8T
LocationPier A35 to Abut T6
CountySt. Clair County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.61601, -90.165
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length568 ft (173.1 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2024)
Projected traffic1,111 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Piggotav to EB Cd" over Abandoned Southern RR 8T built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Piggotav to EB Cd" over Abandoned Southern RR 8T 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Piggotav to EB Cd" over Abandoned Southern RR 8T carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Piggotav to EB Cd" over Abandoned Southern RR 8T?

The structure is 568 ft (173.1 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Piggotav to EB Cd" over Abandoned Southern RR 8T?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.