Elm St./ FAU 8989 over US Route 67
PoorMadison County, Illinois · Alton-W of Central a · Structure no. 060610500000000
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 151 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,750
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm St./ FAU 8989 over US Route 67 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elm St./ FAU 8989 over US Route 67 in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 79 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 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,745 by 2046. The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elm St./ FAU 8989 over US Route 67 built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Elm St./ FAU 8989 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 Elm St./ FAU 8989 over US Route 67 carry?
About 2,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Elm St./ FAU 8989 over US Route 67?
The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Elm St./ FAU 8989 over US Route 67?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.