FAI-70 EB over ILL-185
FairFayette County, Illinois · 1 MI W Vandalia Int · Structure no. 026001300000000
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAI-70 EB over ILL-185 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI-70 EB over ILL-185 in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 51% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,036 by 2046. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAI-70 EB over ILL-185 built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is FAI-70 EB over ILL-185 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does FAI-70 EB over ILL-185 carry?
About 11,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 51% are trucks.
How long is FAI-70 EB over ILL-185?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns FAI-70 EB over ILL-185?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.