Ill 4 over FAI 55
GoodMadison County, Illinois · 0.5 MI E Worden · Structure no. 060010400000000
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 291 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 4 over FAI 55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 4 over FAI 55 in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 70 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,387 by 2046. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 4 over FAI 55 built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is Ill 4 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Ill 4 over FAI 55 carry?
About 4,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Ill 4 over FAI 55?
The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 4 over FAI 55?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.