US Bridges

W. Winters Street over Ash Creek

Fair

St. Clair County, Illinois · 700 West of Ward Drive · Structure no. AFILVDYD06045

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,500
2017 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

W. Winters Street over Ash Creek is a steel culvert carrying W. Winters Street over Ash Creek in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 6 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 8,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,200 by 2037. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW. Winters Street
CrossesAsh Creek
Location700 West of Ward Drive
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates38.53693, -89.8716
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2017)
Projected traffic10,200 by 2037
Trucks—
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

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byAir Force
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 W. Winters Street over Ash Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Winters Street over Ash Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does W. Winters Street over Ash Creek carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is W. Winters Street over Ash Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m).

Who owns W. Winters Street over Ash Creek?

It is owned by the Air Force.