Black Lane Ramp over FAI 70
PoorMadison County, Illinois · 2.15 MI West of 157 · Structure no. 060008100000000
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 244 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 475
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Black Lane Ramp over FAI 70 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Black Lane Ramp over FAI 70 in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 65 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 475 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,017 by 2046. The structure is 244 ft (74.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Black Lane Ramp over FAI 70 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Black Lane Ramp over FAI 70 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Black Lane Ramp over FAI 70 carry?
About 475 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Black Lane Ramp over FAI 70?
The structure is 244 ft (74.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Black Lane Ramp over FAI 70?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.