US Bridges

Town Hall Rd/ Ch 2 over Reinhardt Slough

Fair

St. Clair County, Illinois · 1.2MI E Ill RTE 4 · Structure no. 082302200000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Town Hall Rd/ Ch 2 over Reinhardt Slough is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Town Hall Rd/ Ch 2 over Reinhardt Slough in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesTown Hall Rd/ Ch 2
CrossesReinhardt Slough
Location1.2MI E Ill RTE 4
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Clair County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.45308, -89.76514
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic278 by 2046
Trucks18%
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 Town Hall Rd/ Ch 2 over Reinhardt Slough built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Town Hall Rd/ Ch 2 over Reinhardt Slough 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 Town Hall Rd/ Ch 2 over Reinhardt Slough carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Town Hall Rd/ Ch 2 over Reinhardt Slough?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Town Hall Rd/ Ch 2 over Reinhardt Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.