Ch 8(FAS 688) over I-70
FairClark County, Illinois · 1.75 MI W Il 1 · Structure no. 012002800000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 238 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,150
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 8(FAS 688) over I-70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 8(FAS 688) over I-70 in Clark County, Illinois. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 57 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 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,172 by 2046. The structure is 238 ft (72.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 8(FAS 688) over I-70 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Ch 8(FAS 688) 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 8(FAS 688) over I-70 carry?
About 2,150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Ch 8(FAS 688) over I-70?
The structure is 238 ft (72.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 8(FAS 688) over I-70?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.