US Bridges

Il 255 NB (FAP310N over Fosterburg RD

Good

Madison County, Illinois · 2.14MI N of Il 140 · Structure no. 060029800000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 255 NB (FAP310N over Fosterburg RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 255 NB (FAP310N over Fosterburg RD in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 14,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,239 by 2046. The structure is 148 ft (45.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 255 NB (FAP310N
CrossesFosterburg RD
Location2.14MI N of Il 140
RouteState Highway 255
CountyMadison County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.9324, -90.09793
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.2 m)
Longest span148 ft (45 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,900 (2023)
Projected traffic8,239 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Il 255 NB (FAP310N over Fosterburg RD built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 255 NB (FAP310N over Fosterburg RD 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 Il 255 NB (FAP310N over Fosterburg RD carry?

About 14,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Il 255 NB (FAP310N over Fosterburg RD?

The structure is 148 ft (45.2 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Il 255 NB (FAP310N over Fosterburg RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.