Press Rd/Tr 197 over Douglas Creek
GoodSt. Clair County, Illinois · 1 MI E Il Rt 159 · Structure no. 082415800000000
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Press Rd/Tr 197 over Douglas Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Press Rd/Tr 197 over Douglas Creek in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2046. The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Press Rd/Tr 197 over Douglas Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Press Rd/Tr 197 over Douglas 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Press Rd/Tr 197 over Douglas Creek carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Press Rd/Tr 197 over Douglas Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Press Rd/Tr 197 over Douglas Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.