US Bridges

Schaller Rd/ Ch 67 over Creek

Fair

St. Clair County, Illinois · 1.0MI SW Lenzburg · Structure no. 082305400000000

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schaller Rd/ Ch 67 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Schaller Rd/ Ch 67 over Creek in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 5 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSchaller Rd/ Ch 67
CrossesCreek
Location1.0MI SW Lenzburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Clair County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.27825, -89.83661
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2023)
Projected traffic328 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Schaller Rd/ Ch 67 over Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schaller Rd/ Ch 67 over Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Schaller Rd/ Ch 67 over Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Schaller Rd/ Ch 67 over Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Schaller Rd/ Ch 67 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.