US Bridges

Etling Road over W. Fork Richland Ct.

Good

St. Clair County, Illinois · 1MI East of Ch 9 · Structure no. 082414500000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Etling Road over W. Fork Richland Ct. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Etling Road over W. Fork Richland Ct. in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesEtling Road
CrossesW. Fork Richland Ct.
Location1MI East of Ch 9
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.40204, -90.05168
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 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 length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Etling Road over W. Fork Richland Ct. built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Etling Road over W. Fork Richland Ct. 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 Etling Road over W. Fork Richland Ct. carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Etling Road over W. Fork Richland Ct.?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Etling Road over W. Fork Richland Ct.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.