FAI 270 WB over Ill 111
FairMadison County, Illinois · At Pontoon Beach · Structure no. 060004700000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 224 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAI 270 WB over Ill 111 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 270 WB over Ill 111 in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 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 26,200 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,623 by 2046. The structure is 224 ft (68.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAI 270 WB over Ill 111 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is FAI 270 WB over Ill 111 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 WB over Ill 111 carry?
About 26,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is FAI 270 WB over Ill 111?
The structure is 224 ft (68.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns FAI 270 WB over Ill 111?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.