FAP-799 Mlk Drive over Miss.River Trra Front 8T
FairPosted for loadSt. Clair County, Illinois · East St. Louis · Structure no. 082600100000000
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 4,010 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,650
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP-799 Mlk Drive over Miss.River Trra Front 8T is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying FAP-799 Mlk Drive over Miss.River Trra Front 8T in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 75 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 7,650 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,747 by 2046. The structure is 4,010 ft (1,222.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP-799 Mlk Drive over Miss.River Trra Front 8T built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is FAP-799 Mlk Drive over Miss.River Trra Front 8T in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does FAP-799 Mlk Drive over Miss.River Trra Front 8T carry?
About 7,650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is FAP-799 Mlk Drive over Miss.River Trra Front 8T?
The structure is 4,010 ft (1,222.3 m) long with a longest span of 963 ft (293.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns FAP-799 Mlk Drive over Miss.River Trra Front 8T?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.