Alby St/ FAU 8988 over US Route 67
PoorMadison County, Illinois · S Beltline Alton · Structure no. 060610300000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 115 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,750
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Alby St/ FAU 8988 over US Route 67 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alby St/ FAU 8988 over US Route 67 in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 64 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,153 by 2046. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 56 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Alby St/ FAU 8988 over US Route 67 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Alby St/ FAU 8988 over US Route 67 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Alby St/ FAU 8988 over US Route 67 carry?
About 5,750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Alby St/ FAU 8988 over US Route 67?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Alby St/ FAU 8988 over US Route 67?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.