US Bridges

FAI 270 FR RD 610 over County Ditch

Fair

Madison County, Illinois · 250 W of Sand Road · Structure no. 060006000000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI 270 FR RD 610 over County Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying FAI 270 FR RD 610 over County Ditch 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 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAI 270 FR RD 610
CrossesCounty Ditch
Location250 W of Sand Road
CountyMadison County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.75645, -90.03788
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2021)
Projected traffic27 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FR RD 610 over County Ditch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAI 270 FR RD 610 over County Ditch 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 FR RD 610 over County Ditch carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is FAI 270 FR RD 610 over County Ditch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAI 270 FR RD 610 over County Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.