US Bridges

Zingg Road over Prairie Du Pont Ck

Good

St. Clair County, Illinois · 0.6 MI W of Il 163 · Structure no. 082413500000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zingg Road over Prairie Du Pont Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Zingg Road over Prairie Du Pont Ck in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2046. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesZingg Road
CrossesPrairie Du Pont Ck
Location0.6 MI W of Il 163
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.48526, -90.10145
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2023)
Projected traffic429 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Zingg Road over Prairie Du Pont Ck built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Zingg Road over Prairie Du Pont 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 Zingg Road over Prairie Du Pont Ck carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Zingg Road over Prairie Du Pont Ck?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Zingg Road over Prairie Du Pont Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.