US Bridges

I 70 EB over Kaskaskia Riv

Fair

Fayette County, Illinois · .5 MI E Vandal Int · Structure no. 026010700000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,085 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 EB over Kaskaskia Riv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 EB over Kaskaskia Riv in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 11,350 vehicles a day, roughly 51% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,750 by 2046. The structure is 1,085 ft (330.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI 70 EB
CrossesKaskaskia Riv
Location.5 MI E Vandal Int
RouteInterstate 70
CountyFayette County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.97666, -89.08632
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,085 ft (330.7 m)
Longest span193 ft (58.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,350 (2023)
Projected traffic12,750 by 2046
Trucks51%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 70 EB over Kaskaskia Riv built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 70 EB over Kaskaskia Riv 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I 70 EB over Kaskaskia Riv carry?

About 11,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 51% are trucks.

How long is I 70 EB over Kaskaskia Riv?

The structure is 1,085 ft (330.7 m) long with a longest span of 193 ft (58.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 EB over Kaskaskia Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.