FAI 70 WB over Wilson Heights RD
FairMadison County, Illinois · 1.7 M E 159 · Structure no. 060001900000000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 151 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAI 70 WB over Wilson Heights RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 70 WB over Wilson Heights RD in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 67 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 22,800 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,236 by 2046. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 43 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAI 70 WB over Wilson Heights RD built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is FAI 70 WB over Wilson Heights RD 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 Wilson Heights RD carry?
About 22,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is FAI 70 WB over Wilson Heights RD?
The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns FAI 70 WB over Wilson Heights RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.