US Bridges

Freeburg Twp.Tr 20 over Drum Hill Br

Poor

St. Clair County, Illinois · 1.0 MI W Ill. 4 · Structure no. 082406700000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freeburg Twp.Tr 20 over Drum Hill Br is a concrete channel beam carrying Freeburg Twp.Tr 20 over Drum Hill Br in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 3 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.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFreeburg Twp.Tr 20
CrossesDrum Hill Br
Location1.0 MI W Ill. 4
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.39438, -89.81688
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks17%
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 Freeburg Twp.Tr 20 over Drum Hill Br built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Freeburg Twp.Tr 20 over Drum Hill Br 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Freeburg Twp.Tr 20 over Drum Hill Br carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Freeburg Twp.Tr 20 over Drum Hill Br?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Freeburg Twp.Tr 20 over Drum Hill Br?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.