US Bridges

Ill 15 (wb) over State St/Fau 9281

Good

St. Clair County, Illinois · 0.5M E of Il 158 · Structure no. 082029700000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 15 (wb) over State St/Fau 9281 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 15 (wb) over State St/Fau 9281 in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,100 by 2046. The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIll 15 (wb)
CrossesState St/Fau 9281
Location0.5M E of Il 158
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates38.50265, -89.9944
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating71.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2023)
Projected traffic10,100 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ill 15 (wb) over State St/Fau 9281 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 15 (wb) over State St/Fau 9281 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 15 (wb) over State St/Fau 9281 carry?

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ill 15 (wb) over State St/Fau 9281?

The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 15 (wb) over State St/Fau 9281?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.