US Bridges

9th Street over FAI 64

Good

St. Clair County, Illinois · East St. Louis · Structure no. 082032600000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
295 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,050
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

9th Street over FAI 64 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 9th Street over FAI 64 in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,616 by 2046. The structure is 295 ft (90 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries9th Street
CrossesFAI 64
LocationEast St. Louis
Coordinates38.63141, -90.14304
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length295 ft (90 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2024)
Projected traffic1,616 by 2046
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 9th Street over FAI 64 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is 9th Street over FAI 64 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does 9th Street over FAI 64 carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is 9th Street over FAI 64?

The structure is 295 ft (90 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns 9th Street over FAI 64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.