US Bridges

FAU 8966 over NS RR

Good

Madison County, Illinois · 0.40MI North IL3 · Structure no. 060611000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
263 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,025
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 8966 over NS RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 8966 over NS RR in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,025 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,097 by 2046. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 64 ft wide.

CarriesFAU 8966
CrossesNS RR
Location0.40MI North IL3
Coordinates38.88279, -90.15811
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,025 (2021)
Projected traffic1,097 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 FAU 8966 over NS RR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 8966 over NS RR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 8966 over NS RR carry?

About 1,025 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 8966 over NS RR?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 8966 over NS RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.