US Bridges

FAI-70 EB over Union Pacific RR

Fair

Fayette County, Illinois · 0.5 MI E ST Elmo · Structure no. 026002300000000

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI-70 EB over Union Pacific RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI-70 EB over Union Pacific RR in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 63 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 6 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 11,950 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,393 by 2046. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFAI-70 EB
CrossesUnion Pacific RR
Location0.5 MI E ST Elmo
RouteInterstate 70
CountyFayette County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.01399, -88.84767
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,950 (2023)
Projected traffic12,393 by 2046
Trucks47%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAI-70 EB over Union Pacific RR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is FAI-70 EB over Union Pacific 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAI-70 EB over Union Pacific RR carry?

About 11,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.

How long is FAI-70 EB over Union Pacific RR?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAI-70 EB over Union Pacific RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.