US Bridges

TR 208 (riggin Rd) over FAI 70

Good

Madison County, Illinois · .8MI E FAI 55 70 270 · Structure no. 060017300000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
247 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,150
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 208 (riggin Rd) over FAI 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 208 (riggin Rd) over FAI 70 in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,301 by 2046. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 208 (riggin Rd)
CrossesFAI 70
Location.8MI E FAI 55 70 270
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadison County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.75323, -89.89322
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,150 (2021)
Projected traffic2,301 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 208 (riggin Rd) over FAI 70 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 208 (riggin Rd) 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 TR 208 (riggin Rd) over FAI 70 carry?

About 2,150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is TR 208 (riggin Rd) over FAI 70?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 208 (riggin Rd) over FAI 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.