US 40 Wb/Eb over FAI 70
FairMadison County, Illinois · 1/2 MI S of 162 · Structure no. 060026700000000
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 214 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 40 Wb/Eb over FAI 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 Wb/Eb over FAI 70 in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 5 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,087 by 2046. The structure is 214 ft (65.3 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 40 Wb/Eb over FAI 70 built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 40 Wb/Eb over FAI 70 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does US 40 Wb/Eb over FAI 70 carry?
About 14,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 40 Wb/Eb over FAI 70?
The structure is 214 ft (65.3 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns US 40 Wb/Eb over FAI 70?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.