US Bridges

FAI-70 EB over Vandalia RR

Fair

Fayette County, Illinois · .5 MI E ILL-185 · Structure no. 026001500000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI-70 EB over Vandalia RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI-70 EB over Vandalia RR in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 51% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,036 by 2046. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAI-70 EB
CrossesVandalia RR
Location.5 MI E ILL-185
RouteInterstate 70
CountyFayette County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.97919, -89.108
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionFebruary 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,300 (2023)
Projected traffic12,036 by 2046
Trucks51%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Vandalia RR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAI-70 EB over Vandalia RR 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 Vandalia RR carry?

About 11,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 51% are trucks.

How long is FAI-70 EB over Vandalia RR?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAI-70 EB over Vandalia RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.