US Bridges

Il 3 NB Ramp "f" P over Abandoned Southern RR

Fair

St. Clair County, Illinois · Abut F-1 to Pier P-1 · Structure no. 082020400000000

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,043 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
23,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 3 NB Ramp "f" P over Abandoned Southern RR is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Il 3 NB Ramp "f" P over Abandoned Southern RR in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 54 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 23,900 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,180 by 2046. The structure is 1,043 ft (317.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIl 3 NB Ramp "f" P
CrossesAbandoned Southern RR
LocationAbut F-1 to Pier P-1
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates38.61397, -90.17121
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,043 ft (317.9 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,900 (2023)
Projected traffic18,180 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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$2.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 3 NB Ramp "f" P over Abandoned Southern RR built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Il 3 NB Ramp "f" P over Abandoned Southern RR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Il 3 NB Ramp "f" P over Abandoned Southern RR carry?

About 23,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Il 3 NB Ramp "f" P over Abandoned Southern RR?

The structure is 1,043 ft (317.9 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Il 3 NB Ramp "f" P over Abandoned Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.