US Bridges

Mlk Ramp 1 EB over Il 3 Trra UPRR Moav 55-6

Good

St. Clair County, Illinois · East Approach Mlk · Structure no. 082028700000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,158 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mlk Ramp 1 EB over Il 3 Trra UPRR Moav 55-6 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mlk Ramp 1 EB over Il 3 Trra UPRR Moav 55-6 in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,768 by 2046. The structure is 2,158 ft (657.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMlk Ramp 1 EB
CrossesIl 3 Trra UPRR Moav 55-6
LocationEast Approach Mlk
CountySt. Clair County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.62967, -90.16379
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,158 ft (657.8 m)
Longest span171 ft (52.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2024)
Projected traffic1,768 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Mlk Ramp 1 EB over Il 3 Trra UPRR Moav 55-6 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mlk Ramp 1 EB over Il 3 Trra UPRR Moav 55-6 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Mlk Ramp 1 EB over Il 3 Trra UPRR Moav 55-6 carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mlk Ramp 1 EB over Il 3 Trra UPRR Moav 55-6?

The structure is 2,158 ft (657.8 m) long with a longest span of 171 ft (52.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mlk Ramp 1 EB over Il 3 Trra UPRR Moav 55-6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.