Mss 42 Fairmont Av over Canteen Canal
FairMadison County, Illinois · 1.5MI W Collinsville · Structure no. 060320800000000
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 825
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mss 42 Fairmont Av over Canteen Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mss 42 Fairmont Av over Canteen Canal in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 52 years old, older 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 825 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 883 by 2046. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mss 42 Fairmont Av over Canteen Canal built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is Mss 42 Fairmont Av over Canteen Canal 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Mss 42 Fairmont Av over Canteen Canal carry?
About 825 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Mss 42 Fairmont Av over Canteen Canal?
The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Mss 42 Fairmont Av over Canteen Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.