FAI 270 EB over Mississippi River
GoodMadison County, Illinois · Mississippi River · Structure no. 060035000000000
- Built
- 2024
- 1 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 5,456 ft
- 26 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 46,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAI 270 EB over Mississippi River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 270 EB over Mississippi River in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 46,200 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,000 by 2045. The structure is 5,456 ft (1,663.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAI 270 EB over Mississippi River built?
It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAI 270 EB over Mississippi River 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does FAI 270 EB over Mississippi River carry?
About 46,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is FAI 270 EB over Mississippi River?
The structure is 5,456 ft (1,663.1 m) long with a longest span of 236 ft (71.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns FAI 270 EB over Mississippi River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.