US Bridges

FAS-715 over FAI-70

Fair

Fayette County, Illinois · 5.25 MI W ST Elmo in · Structure no. 026005400000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
675
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-715 over FAI-70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS-715 over FAI-70 in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1962, 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 675 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 612 by 2046. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-715
CrossesFAI-70
Location5.25 MI W ST Elmo in
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.98375, -88.95173
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2023)
Projected traffic612 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$204,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS-715 over FAI-70 built?

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

What condition is FAS-715 over FAI-70 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAS-715 over FAI-70 carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FAS-715 over FAI-70?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-715 over FAI-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.