US Bridges

I-270 Eastbound over Judys Br & Mct Trail

Fair

Madison County, Illinois · West of Il 159 · Structure no. 060031900000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
323 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-270 Eastbound over Judys Br & Mct Trail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-270 Eastbound over Judys Br & Mct Trail 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 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 19,250 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,014 by 2046. The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-270 Eastbound
CrossesJudys Br & Mct Trail
LocationWest of Il 159
RouteInterstate 270
CountyMadison County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.75679, -89.96786
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length323 ft (98.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,250 (2023)
Projected traffic30,014 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-270 Eastbound over Judys Br & Mct Trail built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-270 Eastbound over Judys Br & Mct Trail 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I-270 Eastbound over Judys Br & Mct Trail carry?

About 19,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I-270 Eastbound over Judys Br & Mct Trail?

The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-270 Eastbound over Judys Br & Mct Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.