US Bridges

Reheis Road TR 251 over Prairie Du Long Ck

Good

St. Clair County, Illinois · .3 MI W Club Cong RD · Structure no. 082414000000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reheis Road TR 251 over Prairie Du Long Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Reheis Road TR 251 over Prairie Du Long Ck in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesReheis Road TR 251
CrossesPrairie Du Long Ck
Location.3 MI W Club Cong RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.33082, -90.04415
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 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 length80 ft (24.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic177 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Reheis Road TR 251 over Prairie Du Long Ck built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reheis Road TR 251 over Prairie Du Long 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does Reheis Road TR 251 over Prairie Du Long Ck carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Reheis Road TR 251 over Prairie Du Long Ck?

The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Reheis Road TR 251 over Prairie Du Long Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.