US 40 over FAI 70
FairMadison County, Illinois · 2.2 MI E Grnt Frk RD · Structure no. 060007900000000
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 224 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 40 over FAI 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 over FAI 70 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,922 by 2046. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 40 over FAI 70 built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 40 over FAI 70 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US 40 over FAI 70 carry?
About 4,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 40 over FAI 70?
The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US 40 over FAI 70?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.