FAI 55/70 WB over Canteen Creek
FairMadison County, Illinois · FAI 70 over Canteen · Structure no. 060001100000000
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 288 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAI 55/70 WB over Canteen Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 55/70 WB over Canteen Creek in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 65 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 288 ft (87.8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAI 55/70 WB over Canteen Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is FAI 55/70 WB over Canteen Creek 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 55/70 WB over Canteen Creek carry?
About 26,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is FAI 55/70 WB over Canteen Creek?
The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns FAI 55/70 WB over Canteen Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.