US Bridges

40th ST - E ST Lou over Schoenber Ger Creek

Fair

St. Clair County, Illinois · 0.03 N of Park DR · Structure no. 082600900000000

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

40th ST - E ST Lou over Schoenber Ger Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 40th ST - E ST Lou over Schoenber Ger Creek in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries40th ST - E ST Lou
CrossesSchoenber Ger Creek
Location0.03 N of Park DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Clair County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.63899, -90.10869
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 40th ST - E ST Lou over Schoenber Ger Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 40th ST - E ST Lou over Schoenber Ger Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 40th ST - E ST Lou over Schoenber Ger Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is 40th ST - E ST Lou over Schoenber Ger Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 40th ST - E ST Lou over Schoenber Ger Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.