US Bridges

Circle Dr/Ch 83 over Little Canteen Creek

Good

St. Clair County, Illinois · 1.5MI E Ill Rt 157 · Structure no. 082310300000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Circle Dr/Ch 83 over Little Canteen Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Circle Dr/Ch 83 over Little Canteen Creek in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCircle Dr/Ch 83
CrossesLittle Canteen Creek
Location1.5MI E Ill Rt 157
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.62234, -90.0081
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2023)
Projected traffic227 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Circle Dr/Ch 83 over Little Canteen Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Circle Dr/Ch 83 over Little Canteen Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Circle Dr/Ch 83 over Little Canteen Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Circle Dr/Ch 83 over Little Canteen Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Circle Dr/Ch 83 over Little Canteen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.