US Bridges

Frank Scott Pkwy over Trib Richland Ck

Good

St. Clair County, Illinois · 0.5 MI W Ch 89 · Structure no. 082309500000000

Built
2001
24 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frank Scott Pkwy over Trib Richland Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frank Scott Pkwy over Trib Richland Ck in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 2001 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,857 by 2046. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFrank Scott Pkwy
CrossesTrib Richland Ck
Location0.5 MI W Ch 89
Coordinates38.5706, -89.93735
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.2 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,200 (2023)
Projected traffic15,857 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Frank Scott Pkwy over Trib Richland Ck built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Frank Scott Pkwy over Trib Richland Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Frank Scott Pkwy over Trib Richland Ck carry?

About 16,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Frank Scott Pkwy over Trib Richland Ck?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.2 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Frank Scott Pkwy over Trib Richland Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.