US Bridges

FAS 766 (fruit Rd) over FAI 55

Fair

Madison County, Illinois · 2 M N JCT 143 & 55 · Structure no. 060017900000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
225 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
625
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 766 (fruit Rd) over FAI 55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 766 (fruit Rd) 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 625 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 669 by 2046. The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 766 (fruit Rd)
CrossesFAI 55
Location2 M N JCT 143 & 55
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadison County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.83137, -89.87906
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.
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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length225 ft (68.7 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic625 (2021)
Projected traffic669 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$516,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 766 (fruit Rd) over FAI 55 built?

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

What condition is FAS 766 (fruit Rd) 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 FAS 766 (fruit Rd) over FAI 55 carry?

About 625 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 766 (fruit Rd) over FAI 55?

The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 766 (fruit Rd) over FAI 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.