US Bridges

Pocket Rd/ FAU 923 over FAI 255

Good

St. Clair County, Illinois · S Edge Fhsp · Structure no. 082023200000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
175 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pocket Rd/ FAU 923 over FAI 255 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pocket Rd/ FAU 923 over FAI 255 in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPocket Rd/ FAU 923
CrossesFAI 255
LocationS Edge Fhsp
CountySt. Clair County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.58794, -90.09837
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Pocket Rd/ FAU 923 over FAI 255 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pocket Rd/ FAU 923 over FAI 255 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 Pocket Rd/ FAU 923 over FAI 255 carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Pocket Rd/ FAU 923 over FAI 255?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Pocket Rd/ FAU 923 over FAI 255?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.