US Bridges

Broadway/Fau 9097 over Icg N&w RR

Fair

Madison County, Illinois · Near E C L Venice · Structure no. 060015500000000

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
998 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
7,450
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway/Fau 9097 over Icg N&w RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broadway/Fau 9097 over Icg N&w RR in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 89 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 7,450 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,972 by 2046. The structure is 998 ft (304.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadway/Fau 9097
CrossesIcg N&w RR
LocationNear E C L Venice
CountyMadison County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.67713, -90.16102
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20
Structure length998 ft (304.2 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,450 (2021)
Projected traffic7,972 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Broadway/Fau 9097 over Icg N&w RR built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Broadway/Fau 9097 over Icg N&w RR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Broadway/Fau 9097 over Icg N&w RR carry?

About 7,450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Broadway/Fau 9097 over Icg N&w RR?

The structure is 998 ft (304.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway/Fau 9097 over Icg N&w RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.