US Bridges

FAI 255 NB over Canteen Creek

Good

St. Clair County, Illinois · 0.1MI S Mad CO Line · Structure no. 082024900000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
269 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI 255 NB over Canteen Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 255 NB over Canteen Creek in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 21,750 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,917 by 2046. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAI 255 NB
CrossesCanteen Creek
Location0.1MI S Mad CO Line
RouteInterstate 255
Coordinates38.65713, -90.0317
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length269 ft (82 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,750 (2023)
Projected traffic21,917 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAI 255 NB over Canteen Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAI 255 NB over Canteen Creek 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 NB over Canteen Creek carry?

About 21,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAI 255 NB over Canteen Creek?

The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns FAI 255 NB over Canteen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.