US Bridges

Werner Rd/ FAU 925 over Southern RR

Poor

St. Clair County, Illinois · 0.3 MI E 74 ST · Structure no. 082402300000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Werner Rd/ FAU 925 over Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Werner Rd/ FAU 925 over Southern RR in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 525 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesWerner Rd/ FAU 925
CrossesSouthern RR
Location0.3 MI E 74 ST
Coordinates38.55399, -90.04963
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2023)
Projected traffic455 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$486.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Werner Rd/ FAU 925 over Southern RR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Werner Rd/ FAU 925 over Southern RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Werner Rd/ FAU 925 over Southern RR carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Werner Rd/ FAU 925 over Southern RR?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Werner Rd/ FAU 925 over Southern RR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.