FAI 270 WB over Bike Trail/Stream
FairMadison County, Illinois · 1.4 M E Ill 157 · Structure no. 060005200000000
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 272 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAI 270 WB over Bike Trail/Stream is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 270 WB over Bike Trail/Stream in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 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 19,250 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,014 by 2046. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 43 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAI 270 WB over Bike Trail/Stream built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is FAI 270 WB over Bike Trail/Stream 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 Bike Trail/Stream carry?
About 19,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is FAI 270 WB over Bike Trail/Stream?
The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns FAI 270 WB over Bike Trail/Stream?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.