FAI 270 WB over Old Troy Rd/Mct Trl
FairMadison County, Illinois · 1.3 M W FAI 55 · Structure no. 060005500000000
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 258 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAI 270 WB over Old Troy Rd/Mct Trl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 270 WB over Old Troy Rd/Mct Trl in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 61 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 15,100 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,408 by 2046. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAI 270 WB over Old Troy Rd/Mct Trl built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is FAI 270 WB over Old Troy Rd/Mct Trl 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 Old Troy Rd/Mct Trl carry?
About 15,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is FAI 270 WB over Old Troy Rd/Mct Trl?
The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns FAI 270 WB over Old Troy Rd/Mct Trl?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.