US Bridges

Hartman Ln/ FAU 91 over Richland Creek

Fair

St. Clair County, Illinois · 2.25 MI S Lincoln TR · Structure no. 082308400000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hartman Ln/ FAU 91 over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hartman Ln/ FAU 91 over Richland Creek in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,252 by 2046. The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesHartman Ln/ FAU 91
CrossesRichland Creek
Location2.25 MI S Lincoln TR
Coordinates38.55853, -89.94721
Functional classUrban 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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2023)
Projected traffic10,252 by 2046
Trucks2%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$775,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hartman Ln/ FAU 91 over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hartman Ln/ FAU 91 over Richland 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Hartman Ln/ FAU 91 over Richland Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hartman Ln/ FAU 91 over Richland Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Hartman Ln/ FAU 91 over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.