US Bridges

Old Freeburg RD over Trib of Richland CR

Good

St. Clair County, Illinois · .5 M SE Il 15 · Structure no. 082310800000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Freeburg RD over Trib of Richland CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Freeburg RD over Trib of Richland CR in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2046. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld Freeburg RD
CrossesTrib of Richland CR
Location.5 M SE Il 15
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.48688, -89.957
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 25 or greater
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic429 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Old Freeburg RD over Trib of Richland CR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Freeburg RD over Trib of Richland CR 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Old Freeburg RD over Trib of Richland CR carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Old Freeburg RD over Trib of Richland CR?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old Freeburg RD over Trib of Richland CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.