US Bridges

FAI 70 WB over Pleasant Mound Ave

Good

Bond County, Illinois · 2.6 MI E Ill 127 · Structure no. 003001200000000

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI 70 WB over Pleasant Mound Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 70 WB over Pleasant Mound Ave in Bond County, Illinois. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 59 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 11,400 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,171 by 2046. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAI 70 WB
CrossesPleasant Mound Ave
Location2.6 MI E Ill 127
RouteInterstate 70
Coordinates38.88208, -89.34031
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,400 (2023)
Projected traffic12,171 by 2046
Trucks47%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAI 70 WB over Pleasant Mound Ave built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is FAI 70 WB over Pleasant Mound Ave 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAI 70 WB over Pleasant Mound Ave carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.

How long is FAI 70 WB over Pleasant Mound Ave?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAI 70 WB over Pleasant Mound Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.