Ch 6(FAS 686) over I-70
FairClark County, Illinois · 3 MI E Martinsville · Structure no. 012002700000000
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 235 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 6(FAS 686) over I-70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 6(FAS 686) over I-70 in Clark County, Illinois. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 56 years old, older 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 235 ft (71.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 6(FAS 686) over I-70 built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Ch 6(FAS 686) over I-70 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Ch 6(FAS 686) over I-70 carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Ch 6(FAS 686) over I-70?
The structure is 235 ft (71.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 6(FAS 686) over I-70?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.