FAI 70 WB over Ill 111
FairMadison County, Illinois · N of Fairmont City · Structure no. 060000700000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 242 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAI 70 WB over Ill 111 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 70 WB over Ill 111 in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 26,800 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,660 by 2046. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAI 70 WB over Ill 111 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAI 70 WB over Ill 111 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does FAI 70 WB over Ill 111 carry?
About 26,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is FAI 70 WB over Ill 111?
The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns FAI 70 WB over Ill 111?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.