I-70 (wb) over FAS 1657
FairCumberland County, Illinois · 4.4MI E Eff CO Line · Structure no. 018004100000000
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 101 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 (wb) over FAS 1657 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 (wb) over FAS 1657 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 11,550 vehicles a day, roughly 61% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,520 by 2046. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 42 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-70 (wb) over FAS 1657 built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-70 (wb) over FAS 1657 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 I-70 (wb) over FAS 1657 carry?
About 11,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 61% are trucks.
How long is I-70 (wb) over FAS 1657?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 (wb) over FAS 1657?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.