US Bridges

North 2nd ST/FAU92 over Richland Creek

Good

St. Clair County, Illinois · Belleville · Structure no. 082610100000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North 2nd ST/FAU92 over Richland Creek is a concrete culvert carrying North 2nd ST/FAU92 over Richland Creek in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 859 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth 2nd ST/FAU92
CrossesRichland Creek
LocationBelleville
Coordinates38.52053, -89.98689
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic859 by 2046
Trucks7%
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 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 North 2nd ST/FAU92 over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is North 2nd ST/FAU92 over Richland 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does North 2nd ST/FAU92 over Richland Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is North 2nd ST/FAU92 over Richland Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns North 2nd ST/FAU92 over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.