US Bridges

Skaer Rd/ TR 126 over West Fork Creek

Fair

St. Clair County, Illinois · 2.2 MI S C.H. 21 · Structure no. 082407300000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skaer Rd/ TR 126 over West Fork Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Skaer Rd/ TR 126 over West Fork Creek in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSkaer Rd/ TR 126
CrossesWest Fork Creek
Location2.2 MI S C.H. 21
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Clair County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.35333, -89.98116
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks40%
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 Skaer Rd/ TR 126 over West Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Skaer Rd/ TR 126 over West Fork Creek 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 Skaer Rd/ TR 126 over West Fork Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Skaer Rd/ TR 126 over West Fork Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Skaer Rd/ TR 126 over West Fork Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.