Church RD over FAI 55/I-55 FR 11.45
PoorMadison County, Illinois · 2 M N JCT 140 · Structure no. 060018100000000
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 278 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Church RD over FAI 55/I-55 FR 11.45 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Church RD over FAI 55/I-55 FR 11.45 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 107 by 2046. The structure is 278 ft (84.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Church RD over FAI 55/I-55 FR 11.45 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Church RD over FAI 55/I-55 FR 11.45 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Church RD over FAI 55/I-55 FR 11.45 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Church RD over FAI 55/I-55 FR 11.45?
The structure is 278 ft (84.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Church RD over FAI 55/I-55 FR 11.45?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.