Meridian RD over FAI 270
GoodMadison County, Illinois · 1.25 MI E of Il 157 · Structure no. 060018500000000
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 220 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meridian RD over FAI 270 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meridian RD over FAI 270 in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,601 by 2046. The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Meridian RD over FAI 270 built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Meridian RD over FAI 270 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Meridian RD over FAI 270 carry?
About 4,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Meridian RD over FAI 270?
The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Meridian RD over FAI 270?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.