US Bridges

Lake of Egypt RD over Lake Egypt Spillway

Good

Williamson County, Illinois · 6 MI S Marion · Structure no. 100306000000000

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,800
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake of Egypt RD over Lake Egypt Spillway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake of Egypt RD over Lake Egypt Spillway in Williamson County, Illinois. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 63 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,828 by 2046. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLake of Egypt RD
CrossesLake Egypt Spillway
Location6 MI S Marion
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.6247, -88.94348
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2021)
Projected traffic2,828 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Lake of Egypt RD over Lake Egypt Spillway built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Lake of Egypt RD over Lake Egypt Spillway 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Lake of Egypt RD over Lake Egypt Spillway carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Lake of Egypt RD over Lake Egypt Spillway?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Lake of Egypt RD over Lake Egypt Spillway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.