FAI-70 WB over FAS-711
PoorEffingham County, Illinois · Altamont Int · Structure no. 025000800000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,850
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAI-70 WB over FAS-711 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI-70 WB over FAS-711 in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 11,850 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,144 by 2046. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAI-70 WB over FAS-711 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAI-70 WB over FAS-711 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does FAI-70 WB over FAS-711 carry?
About 11,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.
How long is FAI-70 WB over FAS-711?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns FAI-70 WB over FAS-711?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.