US Bridges

FAI-70 EB over FAP-828

Good

Effingham County, Illinois · Montrose Int · Structure no. 025001600000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI-70 EB over FAP-828 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI-70 EB over FAP-828 in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 65 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,550 vehicles a day, roughly 61% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,780 by 2046. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAI-70 EB
CrossesFAP-828
LocationMontrose Int
RouteInterstate 70
CountyEffingham County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.16895, -88.37924
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,550 (2023)
Projected traffic13,780 by 2046
Trucks61%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 FAP-828 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is FAI-70 EB over FAP-828 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does FAI-70 EB over FAP-828 carry?

About 11,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 61% are trucks.

How long is FAI-70 EB over FAP-828?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAI-70 EB over FAP-828?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.