US Bridges

Clinton C.L. Rd/Ch over Queens Lake Branch

Good

St. Clair County, Illinois · .9 MI N. of Il 177 · Structure no. 082310200000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clinton C.L. Rd/Ch over Queens Lake Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Clinton C.L. Rd/Ch over Queens Lake Branch in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesClinton C.L. Rd/Ch
CrossesQueens Lake Branch
Location.9 MI N. of Il 177
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.49334, -89.70472
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 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 traffic177 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Clinton C.L. Rd/Ch over Queens Lake Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clinton C.L. Rd/Ch over Queens Lake Branch 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 Clinton C.L. Rd/Ch over Queens Lake Branch carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Clinton C.L. Rd/Ch over Queens Lake Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Clinton C.L. Rd/Ch over Queens Lake Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.