US Bridges

FAU 9331 Venita DR over CSX Railroad

Good

St. Clair County, Illinois · .16 MI N FAU 9166 · Structure no. 082650700000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,650
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 9331 Venita DR over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 9331 Venita DR over CSX Railroad in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,650 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,171 by 2046. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 9331 Venita DR
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location.16 MI N FAU 9166
CountySt. Clair County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.59446, -89.93849
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,650 (2023)
Projected traffic7,171 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 FAU 9331 Venita DR over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 9331 Venita DR over CSX Railroad 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 2021.

How much traffic does FAU 9331 Venita DR over CSX Railroad carry?

About 6,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAU 9331 Venita DR over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 9331 Venita DR over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.