Ill 143 over FAI-55
GoodMadison County, Illinois · 2M E Edwardsville · Structure no. 060014800000000
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 194 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 143 over FAI-55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 143 over FAI-55 in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 69 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,490 by 2046. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 143 over FAI-55 built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Ill 143 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 143 over FAI-55 carry?
About 6,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Ill 143 over FAI-55?
The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 143 over FAI-55?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.