US Bridges

FAI-70 EB over B & O Rr(abandoned)

Fair

Effingham County, Illinois · .2 MI W Altamont Int · Structure no. 025000500000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI-70 EB over B & O Rr(abandoned) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI-70 EB over B & O Rr(abandoned) in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 11,950 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,879 by 2046. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFAI-70 EB
CrossesB & O Rr(abandoned)
Location.2 MI W Altamont Int
RouteInterstate 70
CountyEffingham County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.04279, -88.75201
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,950 (2023)
Projected traffic12,879 by 2046
Trucks47%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 FAI-70 EB over B & O Rr(abandoned) built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAI-70 EB over B & O Rr(abandoned) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAI-70 EB over B & O Rr(abandoned) carry?

About 11,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.

How long is FAI-70 EB over B & O Rr(abandoned)?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FAI-70 EB over B & O Rr(abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.