74th St/ FAU 9253 over So RR 5 W Belleville
PoorSt. Clair County, Illinois · 0.5 N Il 13 · Structure no. 082991500000000
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 96 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Railroad
- Railroad
About this bridge
74th St/ FAU 9253 over So RR 5 W Belleville is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 74th St/ FAU 9253 over So RR 5 W Belleville in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 5,450 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,161 by 2046. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 74th St/ FAU 9253 over So RR 5 W Belleville built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is 74th St/ FAU 9253 over So RR 5 W Belleville in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does 74th St/ FAU 9253 over So RR 5 W Belleville carry?
About 5,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is 74th St/ FAU 9253 over So RR 5 W Belleville?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns 74th St/ FAU 9253 over So RR 5 W Belleville?
It is owned by the Railroad.