US Bridges

State Street over Alton/South RR

Good

St. Clair County, Illinois · .15 E of 40th ST · Structure no. 082601000000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Street over Alton/South RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Street over Alton/South RR in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,555 by 2046. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 67 ft wide.

CarriesState Street
CrossesAlton/South RR
Location.15 E of 40th ST
Coordinates38.60876, -90.11039
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2023)
Projected traffic5,555 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 State Street over Alton/South RR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Street over Alton/South RR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does State Street over Alton/South RR carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Street over Alton/South RR?

The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns State Street over Alton/South RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.