US Bridges

Reider TR 222 over Engel Creek

Poor

St. Clair County, Illinois · 0.75 MI N US 50 · Structure no. 082410600000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reider TR 222 over Engel Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Reider TR 222 over Engel Creek in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 4 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesReider TR 222
CrossesEngel Creek
Location0.75 MI N US 50
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Clair County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.60243, -89.84637
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic328 by 2046
Trucks18%
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

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 Reider TR 222 over Engel Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reider TR 222 over Engel Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Reider TR 222 over Engel Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Reider TR 222 over Engel Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Reider TR 222 over Engel Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.