US Bridges

Winter RD Ch 49 over Doza Creek South

PoorPosted for load

St. Clair County, Illinois · 3.5 MI S Il 13 · Structure no. 082309000000000

Built
1901
124 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winter RD Ch 49 over Doza Creek South is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Winter RD Ch 49 over Doza Creek South in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 124 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesWinter RD Ch 49
CrossesDoza Creek South
Location3.5 MI S Il 13
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.24382, -89.82045
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating9.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2023)
Projected traffic253 by 2046
Trucks19%
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 Winter RD Ch 49 over Doza Creek South built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Winter RD Ch 49 over Doza Creek South 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 Winter RD Ch 49 over Doza Creek South carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Winter RD Ch 49 over Doza Creek South?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Winter RD Ch 49 over Doza Creek South?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.