US Bridges

North Third Street over Richland Creek

Good

St. Clair County, Illinois · 4 Blocks NW Square · Structure no. 082610300000000

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
875
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Third Street over Richland Creek is a concrete culvert carrying North Third Street over Richland Creek in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 875 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 884 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth Third Street
CrossesRichland Creek
Location4 Blocks NW Square
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.5183, -89.98819
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic875 (2023)
Projected traffic884 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 Third Street over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Third Street 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 Third Street over Richland Creek carry?

About 875 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is North Third Street over Richland Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m).

Who owns North Third Street over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.