US Bridges

I 255 NB Rmp 1609 over Canteen Creek

Fair

St. Clair County, Illinois · .50 S Madison CO Lin · Structure no. 082026900000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
275 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,350
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 255 NB Rmp 1609 over Canteen Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 255 NB Rmp 1609 over Canteen Creek in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 2,350 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,323 by 2046. The structure is 275 ft (83.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI 255 NB Rmp 1609
CrossesCanteen Creek
Location.50 S Madison CO Lin
CountySt. Clair County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.65712, -90.03143
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length275 ft (83.7 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,350 (2024)
Projected traffic2,323 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 I 255 NB Rmp 1609 over Canteen Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 255 NB Rmp 1609 over Canteen Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does I 255 NB Rmp 1609 over Canteen Creek carry?

About 2,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I 255 NB Rmp 1609 over Canteen Creek?

The structure is 275 ft (83.7 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns I 255 NB Rmp 1609 over Canteen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.