US Bridges

Frank Scott Pkwy W over Metrolink

Good

St. Clair County, Illinois · 1/8 Mi. NE of Rt 161 · Structure no. 082309600000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frank Scott Pkwy W over Metrolink is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frank Scott Pkwy W over Metrolink in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,756 by 2046. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesFrank Scott Pkwy W
CrossesMetrolink
Location1/8 Mi. NE of Rt 161
Coordinates38.55788, -90.01531
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,200 (2023)
Projected traffic15,756 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 W over Metrolink built?

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

What condition is Frank Scott Pkwy W over Metrolink 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Frank Scott Pkwy W over Metrolink carry?

About 14,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Frank Scott Pkwy W over Metrolink?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Frank Scott Pkwy W over Metrolink?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.