US Bridges

Airline DR FAU 896 over Il 255 - FAP 310

Good

Madison County, Illinois · .95MI SW Il 140 · Structure no. 060029100000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
187 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,350
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airline DR FAU 896 over Il 255 - FAP 310 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Airline DR FAU 896 over Il 255 - FAP 310 in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,383 by 2046. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAirline DR FAU 896
CrossesIl 255 - FAP 310
Location.95MI SW Il 140
CountyMadison County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.88769, -90.06078
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,350 (2024)
Projected traffic7,383 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Airline DR FAU 896 over Il 255 - FAP 310 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airline DR FAU 896 over Il 255 - FAP 310 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Airline DR FAU 896 over Il 255 - FAP 310 carry?

About 6,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Airline DR FAU 896 over Il 255 - FAP 310?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Airline DR FAU 896 over Il 255 - FAP 310?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.