US Bridges

FAI 255-RAMP 9 over Canteen Creek

Fair

St. Clair County, Illinois · I-255 So of CO Line · Structure no. 082027000000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
305 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI 255-RAMP 9 over Canteen Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 255-RAMP 9 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 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,374 by 2046. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAI 255-RAMP 9
CrossesCanteen Creek
LocationI-255 So of CO Line
CountySt. Clair County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.65543, -90.03285
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 rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2024)
Projected traffic2,374 by 2046
Trucks8%
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 FAI 255-RAMP 9 over Canteen Creek built?

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

What condition is FAI 255-RAMP 9 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 FAI 255-RAMP 9 over Canteen Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAI 255-RAMP 9 over Canteen Creek?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAI 255-RAMP 9 over Canteen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.