US Bridges

Robinson Sch Rd/Ch over Richland Creek

Poor

St. Clair County, Illinois · 1.5 MI E Il 159 · Structure no. 082308700000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
161 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Robinson Sch Rd/Ch over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Robinson Sch Rd/Ch over Richland Creek in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 214 by 2046. The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesRobinson Sch Rd/Ch
CrossesRichland Creek
Location1.5 MI E Il 159
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.38091, -89.96563
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic214 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Robinson Sch Rd/Ch over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Robinson Sch Rd/Ch over Richland Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Robinson Sch Rd/Ch over Richland Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Robinson Sch Rd/Ch over Richland Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Robinson Sch Rd/Ch over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.