US Bridges

Concordia Ch Rd/Ch over Prairie Du Pont CR

Fair

St. Clair County, Illinois · 1.2MI E Ill RTE 163 · Structure no. 082301700000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Concordia Ch Rd/Ch over Prairie Du Pont CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Concordia Ch Rd/Ch over Prairie Du Pont CR in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,566 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesConcordia Ch Rd/Ch
CrossesPrairie Du Pont CR
Location1.2MI E Ill RTE 163
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.49916, -90.07461
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionFebruary 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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating98.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Concordia Ch Rd/Ch over Prairie Du Pont CR 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 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 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.