FAI 70 WB over FAI 55 NB & SB
GoodMadison County, Illinois · FAI 70 & FAI 55 · Structure no. 060002200000000
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 419 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,050
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAI 70 WB over FAI 55 NB & SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 70 WB over FAI 55 NB & SB in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 62 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 23,050 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,005 by 2046. The structure is 419 ft (127.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 FAI 55 NB & SB built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is FAI 70 WB over FAI 55 NB & SB in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does FAI 70 WB over FAI 55 NB & SB carry?
About 23,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is FAI 70 WB over FAI 55 NB & SB?
The structure is 419 ft (127.7 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns FAI 70 WB over FAI 55 NB & SB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.