US Bridges

EB Cd to Il 3 SB " over UPRR

Fair

St. Clair County, Illinois · Pier D11-> Pier O-17 · Structure no. 082020200000000

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
794 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB Cd to Il 3 SB " over UPRR is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying EB Cd to Il 3 SB " over UPRR in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 53 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,555 by 2046. The structure is 794 ft (242 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEB Cd to Il 3 SB "
CrossesUPRR
LocationPier D11-> Pier O-17
Coordinates38.61541, -90.17401
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length794 ft (242 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2024)
Projected traffic5,555 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was EB Cd to Il 3 SB " over UPRR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is EB Cd to Il 3 SB " over UPRR 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 2024.

How much traffic does EB Cd to Il 3 SB " over UPRR carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is EB Cd to Il 3 SB " over UPRR?

The structure is 794 ft (242 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns EB Cd to Il 3 SB " over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.