US Bridges

FAI 70 over Canteen Ck

Good

Madison County, Illinois · 1 MI E Ill 159 · Structure no. 060200200000000

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI 70 over Canteen Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAI 70 over Canteen Ck in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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 45,600 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,471 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAI 70
CrossesCanteen Ck
Location1 MI E Ill 159
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates38.71072, -89.94093
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,600 (2023)
Projected traffic48,471 by 2046
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 FAI 70 over Canteen Ck built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAI 70 over Canteen Ck 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 70 over Canteen Ck carry?

About 45,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FAI 70 over Canteen Ck?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns FAI 70 over Canteen Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.