I-255 Ramp E over Blue Waters Ditch

Fair Condition46 years old2,400 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountySt. Clair
Location0.50 Mi S Doris AVE
CarriesI-255 Ramp E
CrossesBlue Waters Ditch
Coordinates38.54901, -90.16134

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length833.0 ft (253.9 m)
Max Span111.9 ft (34.1 m)
Deck Width29.2 ft (8.9 m)
Deck Area2259.7 sq m
Main Spans8
Year Built1980

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,400 (2024)
Truck Traffic9%
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection123
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number082026300000000

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