FAS 272 over FAI 55
FairGrundy County, Illinois · 2.51 M S of Reed RD · Structure no. 032009000000000
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 224 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,350
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 272 over FAI 55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 272 over FAI 55 in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2046. The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long and 33 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 272 over FAI 55 built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 272 over FAI 55 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 272 over FAI 55 carry?
About 1,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is FAS 272 over FAI 55?
The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 272 over FAI 55?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.