US Bridges

FAI 255 over Goose Lake Ditch

Good

St. Clair County, Illinois · 0.5 M S Mousette LN · Structure no. 082022500000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI 255 over Goose Lake Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAI 255 over Goose Lake Ditch in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 36,700 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,794 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAI 255
CrossesGoose Lake Ditch
Location0.5 M S Mousette LN
RouteInterstate 255
CountySt. Clair County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.55844, -90.1431
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,700 (2023)
Projected traffic39,794 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAI 255 over Goose Lake Ditch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAI 255 over Goose Lake Ditch 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FAI 255 over Goose Lake Ditch carry?

About 36,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FAI 255 over Goose Lake Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns FAI 255 over Goose Lake Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.