FAI 270 EB over Ill 3
FairMadison County, Illinois · .4 M E Chain R Cnl · Structure no. 060003800000000
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 236 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAI 270 EB over Ill 3 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 270 EB over Ill 3 in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 63 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 22,600 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,931 by 2046. The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long and 59 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAI 270 EB over Ill 3 built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is FAI 270 EB over Ill 3 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does FAI 270 EB over Ill 3 carry?
About 22,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is FAI 270 EB over Ill 3?
The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns FAI 270 EB over Ill 3?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.