US Bridges

Green Mt Rd-Fau 91 over Loop Creek

Fair

St. Clair County, Illinois · 0.20M N of Il 177 · Structure no. 082014700000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Mt Rd-Fau 91 over Loop Creek is a concrete slab carrying Green Mt Rd-Fau 91 over Loop Creek in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.

It carries about 15,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,978 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGreen Mt Rd-Fau 91
CrossesLoop Creek
Location0.20M N of Il 177
Coordinates38.50735, -89.92844
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,600 (2023)
Projected traffic17,978 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Green Mt Rd-Fau 91 over Loop Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Green Mt Rd-Fau 91 over Loop Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Green Mt Rd-Fau 91 over Loop Creek carry?

About 15,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Green Mt Rd-Fau 91 over Loop Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Green Mt Rd-Fau 91 over Loop Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.