US Bridges

TR-342 over FAI-70

Fair

Fayette County, Illinois · 2 MI E Brownstwn Int · Structure no. 026007600000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
219 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-342 over FAI-70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR-342 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2046. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR-342
CrossesFAI-70
Location2 MI E Brownstwn Int
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.97978, -88.96514
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic204 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR-342 over FAI-70 built?

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

What condition is TR-342 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does TR-342 over FAI-70 carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is TR-342 over FAI-70?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR-342 over FAI-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.