US Bridges

FAS 676(CH 17) over I-70

Fair

Cumberland County, Illinois · 4 MI E Greenup · Structure no. 018001600000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
234 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 676(CH 17) over I-70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 676(CH 17) over I-70 in Cumberland 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 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 468 by 2046. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 676(CH 17)
CrossesI-70
Location4 MI E Greenup
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.2789, -88.08096
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2021)
Projected traffic468 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 FAS 676(CH 17) over I-70 built?

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

What condition is FAS 676(CH 17) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 676(CH 17) over I-70 carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 676(CH 17) over I-70?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 676(CH 17) over I-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.