FAI-70 WB over Vandalia RR
FairFayette County, Illinois · .5 MI E ILL-185 · Structure no. 026001600000000
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 149 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAI-70 WB over Vandalia RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI-70 WB 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 149 ft (45.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAI-70 WB over Vandalia RR built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAI-70 WB 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 WB over Vandalia RR carry?
About 11,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 51% are trucks.
How long is FAI-70 WB over Vandalia RR?
The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FAI-70 WB over Vandalia RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.