US Bridges

Rel. Il 3 (packers over St. Clair Ave Trra

Good

St. Clair County, Illinois · 0.8 MI N of I-55/64 · Structure no. 082032900000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
395 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,950
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rel. Il 3 (packers over St. Clair Ave Trra is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rel. Il 3 (packers over St. Clair Ave Trra 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 2,950 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,081 by 2046. The structure is 395 ft (120.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRel. Il 3 (packers
CrossesSt. Clair Ave Trra
Location0.8 MI N of I-55/64
CountySt. Clair County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.6408, -90.15567
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length395 ft (120.3 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.2 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,950 (2024)
Projected traffic3,081 by 2046
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rel. Il 3 (packers over St. Clair Ave Trra built?

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

What condition is Rel. Il 3 (packers over St. Clair Ave Trra 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Rel. Il 3 (packers over St. Clair Ave Trra carry?

About 2,950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is Rel. Il 3 (packers over St. Clair Ave Trra?

The structure is 395 ft (120.3 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Rel. Il 3 (packers over St. Clair Ave Trra?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.