US Bridges

I-255 over Church RD UPRR Kcsrr

Fair

St. Clair County, Illinois · 1.25 MI SW of Il 15 · Structure no. 082022700000000

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,226 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
41,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-255 over Church RD UPRR Kcsrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-255 over Church RD UPRR Kcsrr in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 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 41,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,450 by 2046. The structure is 1,226 ft (373.7 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-255
CrossesChurch RD UPRR Kcsrr
Location1.25 MI SW of Il 15
RouteInterstate 255
CountySt. Clair County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.57082, -90.12323
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,226 ft (373.7 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.9 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,500 (2023)
Projected traffic45,450 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-255 over Church RD UPRR Kcsrr built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is I-255 over Church RD UPRR Kcsrr 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I-255 over Church RD UPRR Kcsrr carry?

About 41,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-255 over Church RD UPRR Kcsrr?

The structure is 1,226 ft (373.7 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns I-255 over Church RD UPRR Kcsrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.