US Bridges

Lake Dr/ FAU 9185 over Canal #1 Levee Dist

Fair

St. Clair County, Illinois · .11 MI W Il 157 · Structure no. 082025700000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Dr/ FAU 9185 over Canal #1 Levee Dist is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Dr/ FAU 9185 over Canal #1 Levee Dist in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,596 by 2046. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Dr/ FAU 9185
CrossesCanal #1 Levee Dist
Location.11 MI W Il 157
CountySt. Clair County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.58004, -90.07811
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2023)
Projected traffic4,596 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Lake Dr/ FAU 9185 over Canal #1 Levee Dist built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Dr/ FAU 9185 over Canal #1 Levee Dist 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Dr/ FAU 9185 over Canal #1 Levee Dist carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lake Dr/ FAU 9185 over Canal #1 Levee Dist?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Dr/ FAU 9185 over Canal #1 Levee Dist?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.