FAI 70 WB over Il 140 & CSXT RR
PoorFayette County, Illinois · .8 MI E Bond CO LN · Structure no. 026010200000000
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 318 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAI 70 WB over Il 140 & CSXT RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 70 WB over Il 140 & CSXT RR in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 12,900 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,801 by 2046. The structure is 318 ft (97 m) long and 45 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was FAI 70 WB over Il 140 & CSXT RR built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAI 70 WB over Il 140 & CSXT RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does FAI 70 WB over Il 140 & CSXT RR carry?
About 12,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.
How long is FAI 70 WB over Il 140 & CSXT RR?
The structure is 318 ft (97 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns FAI 70 WB over Il 140 & CSXT RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.