US Bridges

FAI 270 EB over FAI 70 WB Ramp

Fair

Madison County, Illinois · JCT FAI 55 70 270 · Structure no. 060005900000000

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
265 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI 270 EB over FAI 70 WB Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 270 EB over FAI 70 WB Ramp in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 60 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 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFAI 270 EB
CrossesFAI 70 WB Ramp
LocationJCT FAI 55 70 270
RouteInterstate 270
CountyMadison County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.7514, -89.90246
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,100 (2023)
Projected traffic15,408 by 2046
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 EB over FAI 70 WB Ramp built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is FAI 270 EB over FAI 70 WB Ramp 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 EB over FAI 70 WB Ramp carry?

About 15,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FAI 270 EB over FAI 70 WB Ramp?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAI 270 EB over FAI 70 WB Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.