US Bridges

Concordia Ch Rd/Ch over Prairie Du Pont CR

Poor

St. Clair County, Illinois · 0.50MI E Ill 163 · Structure no. 082301600000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Concordia Ch Rd/Ch over Prairie Du Pont CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Concordia Ch Rd/Ch over Prairie Du Pont CR in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,566 by 2046. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesConcordia Ch Rd/Ch
CrossesPrairie Du Pont CR
Location0.50MI E Ill 163
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.49895, -90.08955
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic1,566 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Concordia Ch Rd/Ch over Prairie Du Pont CR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Concordia Ch Rd/Ch over Prairie Du Pont CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Concordia Ch Rd/Ch over Prairie Du Pont CR carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Concordia Ch Rd/Ch over Prairie Du Pont CR?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Concordia Ch Rd/Ch over Prairie Du Pont CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.