US Bridges

Il 162 over FAI 55/70

Good

Madison County, Illinois · W. of Troy · Structure no. 060033800000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 162 over FAI 55/70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 162 over FAI 55/70 in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,194 by 2046. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 144 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 162
CrossesFAI 55/70
LocationW. of Troy
RouteState Highway 162
CountyMadison County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.73228, -89.91249
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width144 ft (43.9 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,800 (2023)
Projected traffic15,194 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 162 over FAI 55/70 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 162 over FAI 55/70 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Il 162 over FAI 55/70 carry?

About 14,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Il 162 over FAI 55/70?

The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 144 ft wide.

Who owns Il 162 over FAI 55/70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.