US Bridges

Lake DR FAU 9185 over A&s RR and 43rd ST

Fair

St. Clair County, Illinois · Centreville · Structure no. 082650000000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,750
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake DR FAU 9185 over A&s RR and 43rd ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake DR FAU 9185 over A&s RR and 43rd ST in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.

It carries about 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,737 by 2046. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLake DR FAU 9185
CrossesA&s RR and 43rd ST
LocationCentreville
Coordinates38.60669, -90.11126
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,750 (2023)
Projected traffic3,737 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake DR FAU 9185 over A&s RR and 43rd ST built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake DR FAU 9185 over A&s RR and 43rd ST 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lake DR FAU 9185 over A&s RR and 43rd ST carry?

About 2,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lake DR FAU 9185 over A&s RR and 43rd ST?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Lake DR FAU 9185 over A&s RR and 43rd ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.