US Bridges

Alhambra RD (FAS77 over I-55 & E Frontage RD

Fair

Madison County, Illinois · 0.3 MI SE Livingston · Structure no. 060019500000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
343 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alhambra RD (FAS77 over I-55 & E Frontage RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alhambra RD (FAS77 over I-55 & E Frontage RD in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 562 by 2046. The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesAlhambra RD (FAS77
CrossesI-55 & E Frontage RD
Location0.3 MI SE Livingston
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadison County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.95861, -89.7656
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length343 ft (104.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2021)
Projected traffic562 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Alhambra RD (FAS77 over I-55 & E Frontage RD built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alhambra RD (FAS77 over I-55 & E Frontage RD 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 Alhambra RD (FAS77 over I-55 & E Frontage RD carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Alhambra RD (FAS77 over I-55 & E Frontage RD?

The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Alhambra RD (FAS77 over I-55 & E Frontage RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.