US Bridges

US 50 over Csxrr

Fair

St. Clair County, Illinois · 1 Mi. E. of Ofallon · Structure no. 082028000000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
394 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 over Csxrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 over Csxrr in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,130 by 2046. The structure is 394 ft (120 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 50
CrossesCsxrr
Location1 Mi. E. of Ofallon
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountySt. Clair County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.58956, -89.85701
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length394 ft (120 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2023)
Projected traffic13,130 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 over Csxrr built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 over Csxrr 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 50 over Csxrr carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 50 over Csxrr?

The structure is 394 ft (120 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 over Csxrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.