US Bridges

Pleasnt Rdg/Fau 91 over I-55/70

Fair

Madison County, Illinois · 0.7 M W Ill 159 · Structure no. 060017200000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
201 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasnt Rdg/Fau 91 over I-55/70 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pleasnt Rdg/Fau 91 over I-55/70 in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 642 by 2046. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasnt Rdg/Fau 91
CrossesI-55/70
Location0.7 M W Ill 159
CountyMadison County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.70555, -89.9712
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2021)
Projected traffic642 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$461,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasnt Rdg/Fau 91 over I-55/70 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasnt Rdg/Fau 91 over I-55/70 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Pleasnt Rdg/Fau 91 over I-55/70 carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pleasnt Rdg/Fau 91 over I-55/70?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasnt Rdg/Fau 91 over I-55/70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.