US Bridges

Risdon Schl/ FAS 8 over Branch of Doza Creek

Fair

St. Clair County, Illinois · 0.5 MI SW Marissa · Structure no. 082307600000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Risdon Schl/ FAS 8 over Branch of Doza Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Risdon Schl/ FAS 8 over Branch of Doza Creek in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesRisdon Schl/ FAS 8
CrossesBranch of Doza Creek
Location0.5 MI SW Marissa
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.23435, -89.76139
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2023)
Projected traffic429 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Risdon Schl/ FAS 8 over Branch of Doza Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Risdon Schl/ FAS 8 over Branch of Doza 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 Risdon Schl/ FAS 8 over Branch of Doza Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Risdon Schl/ FAS 8 over Branch of Doza Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Risdon Schl/ FAS 8 over Branch of Doza Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.