FAI 70 WB over Sugar Fork
FairMadison County, Illinois · 3.6 M E Ill 4 · Structure no. 060003200000000
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 144 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,750
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAI 70 WB over Sugar Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 70 WB over Sugar Fork in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 13,750 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,906 by 2046. The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long and 44 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAI 70 WB over Sugar Fork built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAI 70 WB over Sugar Fork 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 Sugar Fork carry?
About 13,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is FAI 70 WB over Sugar Fork?
The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns FAI 70 WB over Sugar Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.