US Bridges

CRTIS-STNBRG/FAU92 over Goose Lake Ditch

Fair

St. Clair County, Illinois · I/2 Mi.W Ch 19 · Structure no. 082309100000000

Built
1901
124 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

CRTIS-STNBRG/FAU92 over Goose Lake Ditch is a steel culvert carrying CRTIS-STNBRG/FAU92 over Goose Lake Ditch in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCRTIS-STNBRG/FAU92
CrossesGoose Lake Ditch
LocationI/2 Mi.W Ch 19
Coordinates38.57409, -90.13573
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating80.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2023)
Projected traffic606 by 2046
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 CRTIS-STNBRG/FAU92 over Goose Lake Ditch built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is CRTIS-STNBRG/FAU92 over Goose Lake Ditch 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 CRTIS-STNBRG/FAU92 over Goose Lake Ditch carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is CRTIS-STNBRG/FAU92 over Goose Lake Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CRTIS-STNBRG/FAU92 over Goose Lake Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.