FAI 255 SB over Horseshoe Lake Road
PoorMadison County, Illinois · 1.2MI W ILL157 · Structure no. 060021700000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 532 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAI 255 SB over Horseshoe Lake Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 255 SB over Horseshoe Lake Road in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 20,150 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,310 by 2046. The structure is 532 ft (162.2 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAI 255 SB over Horseshoe Lake Road built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAI 255 SB over Horseshoe Lake Road 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does FAI 255 SB over Horseshoe Lake Road carry?
About 20,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is FAI 255 SB over Horseshoe Lake Road?
The structure is 532 ft (162.2 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns FAI 255 SB over Horseshoe Lake Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.