US Bridges

Prairie RD - TR 33 over FAI 70

Good

Madison County, Illinois · 2.2 M E JCT 143 · Structure no. 060017600000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prairie RD - TR 33 over FAI 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prairie RD - TR 33 over FAI 70 in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 428 by 2046. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesPrairie RD - TR 33
CrossesFAI 70
Location2.2 M E JCT 143
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.78577, -89.7078
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2021)
Projected traffic428 by 2046
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Prairie RD - TR 33 over FAI 70 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prairie RD - TR 33 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 Prairie RD - TR 33 over FAI 70 carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Prairie RD - TR 33 over FAI 70?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Prairie RD - TR 33 over FAI 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.