US Bridges

FAI 70 EB over Il 140 & CSXT RR

Poor

Fayette County, Illinois · .8 E Bond CO LN · Structure no. 026010300000000

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 EB over Il 140 & CSXT RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 70 EB 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).

Location

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CarriesFAI 70 EB
CrossesIl 140 & CSXT RR
Location.8 E Bond CO LN
RouteInterstate 70
CountyFayette County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.92391, -89.24569
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length318 ft (97 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck37 ft (11.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,900 (2023)
Projected traffic12,801 by 2046
Trucks46%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAI 70 EB over Il 140 & CSXT RR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAI 70 EB 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 EB 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 EB 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 EB over Il 140 & CSXT RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.