US Bridges

Waeltz Rd/ TR 287 over Doza Creek

Good

St. Clair County, Illinois · 1 MI W CH.49 · Structure no. 082412900000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waeltz Rd/ TR 287 over Doza Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Waeltz Rd/ TR 287 over Doza Creek in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesWaeltz Rd/ TR 287
CrossesDoza Creek
Location1 MI W CH.49
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.24909, -89.83893
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Waeltz Rd/ TR 287 over Doza Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waeltz Rd/ TR 287 over Doza Creek 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does Waeltz Rd/ TR 287 over Doza Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is Waeltz Rd/ TR 287 over Doza Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Waeltz Rd/ TR 287 over Doza Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.