US Bridges

Madison CO Line Ro over FAI 70

Good

Bond County, Illinois · 1.25M N Pierron · Structure no. 003004200000000

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
269 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison CO Line Ro over FAI 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Madison CO Line Ro over FAI 70 in Bond County, Illinois. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 60 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMadison CO Line Ro
CrossesFAI 70
Location1.25M N Pierron
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.80236, -89.59852
Functional classRural Minor 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.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length269 ft (82 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2020)
Projected traffic328 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Madison CO Line Ro over FAI 70 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Madison CO Line Ro over FAI 70 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 Madison CO Line Ro over FAI 70 carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Madison CO Line Ro over FAI 70?

The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Madison CO Line Ro over FAI 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.