US Bridges

FAI 270 WB over County Ditch

Poor

Madison County, Illinois · 1.03MI W. of Il 157 · Structure no. 060004900000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI 270 WB over County Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 270 WB over County Ditch in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 24,900 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,964 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAI 270 WB
CrossesCounty Ditch
Location1.03MI W. of Il 157
RouteInterstate 270
CountyMadison County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.75671, -90.02481
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,900 (2023)
Projected traffic26,964 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAI 270 WB over County Ditch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAI 270 WB over County Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does FAI 270 WB over County Ditch carry?

About 24,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FAI 270 WB over County Ditch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns FAI 270 WB over County Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.