US Bridges

Knab Roadtr 209 over West Fork Ck

Good

St. Clair County, Illinois · 2 MI W Il 159 · Structure no. 082411500000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Knab Roadtr 209 over West Fork Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying Knab Roadtr 209 over West Fork Ck in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2046. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesKnab Roadtr 209
CrossesWest Fork Ck
Location2 MI W Il 159
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.38052, -90.01322
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2023)
Projected traffic707 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Knab Roadtr 209 over West Fork Ck built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Knab Roadtr 209 over West Fork Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Knab Roadtr 209 over West Fork Ck carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Knab Roadtr 209 over West Fork Ck?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Knab Roadtr 209 over West Fork Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.