US Bridges

FAS-2720 over FAI-70

Fair

Fayette County, Illinois · ST Elmo Interchange · Structure no. 026005500000000

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
238 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-2720 over FAI-70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS-2720 over FAI-70 in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,193 by 2046. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-2720
CrossesFAI-70
LocationST Elmo Interchange
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.01113, -88.85732
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic2,193 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS-2720 over FAI-70 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is FAS-2720 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAS-2720 over FAI-70 carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FAS-2720 over FAI-70?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-2720 over FAI-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.