US Bridges

Lake Drive over Drainge to Fhsp Lake

Fair

St. Clair County, Illinois · 2.5 MI NW of Il 157 · Structure no. 082256400000000

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Drive over Drainge to Fhsp Lake is a concrete culvert carrying Lake Drive over Drainge to Fhsp Lake in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older 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 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,737 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Drive
CrossesDrainge to Fhsp Lake
Location2.5 MI NW of Il 157
CountySt. Clair County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.60541, -90.1067
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,750 (2023)
Projected traffic3,737 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Drive over Drainge to Fhsp Lake built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Drive over Drainge to Fhsp Lake 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Drive over Drainge to Fhsp Lake carry?

About 2,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lake Drive over Drainge to Fhsp Lake?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.7 m).

Who owns Lake Drive over Drainge to Fhsp Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.