US Bridges

FAS 701(CH 6) over I-70

Fair

Cumberland County, Illinois · N Edge of Jewett · Structure no. 018001700000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 701(CH 6) over I-70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 701(CH 6) over I-70 in Cumberland County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 832 by 2046. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAS 701(CH 6)
CrossesI-70
LocationN Edge of Jewett
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.21902, -88.24333
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2021)
Projected traffic832 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 701(CH 6) over I-70 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 701(CH 6) 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 701(CH 6) over I-70 carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS 701(CH 6) over I-70?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 701(CH 6) over I-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.