FAI 270 over Mississippi River
FairClosed to trafficMadison County, Illinois · N. of Granite City · Structure no. 060003500000000
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 5,411 ft
- 21 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 46,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAI 270 over Mississippi River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying FAI 270 over Mississippi River in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 46,200 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,644 by 2046. The structure is 5,411 ft (1,649.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAI 270 over Mississippi River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAI 270 over Mississippi River 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does FAI 270 over Mississippi River carry?
About 46,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is FAI 270 over Mississippi River?
The structure is 5,411 ft (1,649.3 m) long with a longest span of 242 ft (73.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns FAI 270 over Mississippi River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.