US Bridges

Ill 49(FAP 832) over I-70

Fair

Clark County, Illinois · Casey · Structure no. 012004800000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 49(FAP 832) over I-70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 49(FAP 832) over I-70 in Clark County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, 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 5 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 3,250 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,250 by 2046. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 49(FAP 832)
CrossesI-70
LocationCasey
RouteState Highway 49
CountyClark County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.32091, -87.98417
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,250 (2023)
Projected traffic3,250 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 Ill 49(FAP 832) over I-70 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 49(FAP 832) 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Ill 49(FAP 832) over I-70 carry?

About 3,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Ill 49(FAP 832) over I-70?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 49(FAP 832) over I-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.