US Bridges

Town Hall Rd/ TR 9 over Waelti CR

Fair

St. Clair County, Illinois · 3.5 MI W 59 ST · Structure no. 082403200000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Town Hall Rd/ TR 9 over Waelti CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Town Hall Rd/ TR 9 over Waelti CR in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTown Hall Rd/ TR 9
CrossesWaelti CR
Location3.5 MI W 59 ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Clair County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.52824, -90.09572
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2023)
Projected traffic455 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Town Hall Rd/ TR 9 over Waelti CR built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Town Hall Rd/ TR 9 over Waelti CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Town Hall Rd/ TR 9 over Waelti CR carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Town Hall Rd/ TR 9 over Waelti CR?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Town Hall Rd/ TR 9 over Waelti CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.