US Bridges

Sauget Business Bl over Goose Lake Ditch

Good

St. Clair County, Illinois · .7 MI NW I 255 · Structure no. 082660600000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,650
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sauget Business Bl over Goose Lake Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sauget Business Bl over Goose Lake Ditch in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 6,650 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,525 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSauget Business Bl
CrossesGoose Lake Ditch
Location.7 MI NW I 255
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Clair County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.57174, -90.13834
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,650 (2023)
Projected traffic2,525 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Sauget Business Bl over Goose Lake Ditch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sauget Business Bl over Goose Lake Ditch 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does Sauget Business Bl over Goose Lake Ditch carry?

About 6,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Sauget Business Bl over Goose Lake Ditch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Sauget Business Bl over Goose Lake Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.