FAI 270 EB over Oa RD UP KCS Gwe NS IL20
FairMadison County, Illinois · 1.5 MI W of Il 111 · Structure no. 060004200000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 593 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAI 270 EB over Oa RD UP KCS Gwe NS IL20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 270 EB over Oa RD UP KCS Gwe NS IL20 in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 64 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 26,450 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,500 by 2046. The structure is 593 ft (180.7 m) long and 80 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Oa RD UP KCS Gwe NS IL20 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is FAI 270 EB over Oa RD UP KCS Gwe NS IL20 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 Oa RD UP KCS Gwe NS IL20 carry?
About 26,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is FAI 270 EB over Oa RD UP KCS Gwe NS IL20?
The structure is 593 ft (180.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns FAI 270 EB over Oa RD UP KCS Gwe NS IL20?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.