US Bridges

I-64 EB over Metrolink Abandoned RR

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St. Clair County, Illinois · 0.3MI E of 25th St. · Structure no. 082016200000000

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
486 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 EB over Metrolink Abandoned RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 EB over Metrolink Abandoned RR in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 52 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 36,450 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,895 by 2046. The structure is 486 ft (148.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64 EB
CrossesMetrolink Abandoned RR
Location0.3MI E of 25th St.
RouteInterstate 64
CountySt. Clair County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.62134, -90.11901
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length486 ft (148.1 m)
Longest span204 ft (62.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,450 (2023)
Projected traffic39,895 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$3.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 EB over Metrolink Abandoned RR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is I-64 EB over Metrolink Abandoned RR 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does I-64 EB over Metrolink Abandoned RR carry?

About 36,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-64 EB over Metrolink Abandoned RR?

The structure is 486 ft (148.1 m) long with a longest span of 204 ft (62.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 EB over Metrolink Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.