FAI 70 EB over Ill 157
FairMadison County, Illinois · JCT 70 W Collnville · Structure no. 060001200000000
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 318 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAI 70 EB over Ill 157 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 70 EB over Ill 157 in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,503 by 2046. The structure is 318 ft (96.8 m) long and 49 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAI 70 EB over Ill 157 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is FAI 70 EB over Ill 157 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 EB over Ill 157 carry?
About 23,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is FAI 70 EB over Ill 157?
The structure is 318 ft (96.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns FAI 70 EB over Ill 157?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.