FAI 270 WB over FAI 55
GoodMadison County, Illinois · JCT I-55/70/270 "3I" · Structure no. 060005800000000
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 225 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAI 270 WB over FAI 55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 270 WB over FAI 55 in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 15,100 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,408 by 2046. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 FAI 55 built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAI 270 WB over FAI 55 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does FAI 270 WB over FAI 55 carry?
About 15,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is FAI 270 WB over FAI 55?
The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns FAI 270 WB over FAI 55?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.