Ill 143 over FAI 70
GoodMadison County, Illinois · 1.9 M E Marine · Structure no. 060015100000000
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 227 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,850
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 143 over FAI 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 143 over FAI 70 in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 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 8,850 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,758 by 2046. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 70 built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Ill 143 over FAI 70 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 143 over FAI 70 carry?
About 8,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Ill 143 over FAI 70?
The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 143 over FAI 70?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.