US Bridges

TR277-MAPLE Grove over FAI 55

Fair

Madison County, Illinois · 1/2 MI N I-270 · Structure no. 060017700000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,050
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR277-MAPLE Grove over FAI 55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR277-MAPLE Grove over FAI 55 in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,194 by 2046. The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTR277-MAPLE Grove
CrossesFAI 55
Location1/2 MI N I-270
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.75909, -89.9055
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length203 ft (62 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2021)
Projected traffic2,194 by 2046
Trucks3%
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 TR277-MAPLE Grove over FAI 55 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR277-MAPLE Grove over FAI 55 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does TR277-MAPLE Grove over FAI 55 carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is TR277-MAPLE Grove over FAI 55?

The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR277-MAPLE Grove over FAI 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.