US Bridges

Old Stauntn RD-TR2 over FAI 70

Fair

Madison County, Illinois · 2.7 M W JCT 4 · Structure no. 060017400000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Stauntn RD-TR2 over FAI 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Stauntn RD-TR2 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 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 401 by 2046. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOld Stauntn RD-TR2
CrossesFAI 70
Location2.7 M W JCT 4
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.75682, -89.84807
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2021)
Projected traffic401 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Old Stauntn RD-TR2 over FAI 70 built?

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

What condition is Old Stauntn RD-TR2 over FAI 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 Old Stauntn RD-TR2 over FAI 70 carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Old Stauntn RD-TR2 over FAI 70?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old Stauntn RD-TR2 over FAI 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.