US Bridges

Powdermill/ FAU 90 over Wood River

Fair

Madison County, Illinois · 1.5 M S Ill 140 · Structure no. 060640000000000

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Powdermill/ FAU 90 over Wood River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Powdermill/ FAU 90 over Wood River in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 73 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,655 by 2046. The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesPowdermill/ FAU 90
CrossesWood River
Location1.5 M S Ill 140
CountyMadison County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.88943, -90.10793
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (62 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2024)
Projected traffic4,655 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$352,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Powdermill/ FAU 90 over Wood River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Powdermill/ FAU 90 over Wood River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Powdermill/ FAU 90 over Wood River carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Powdermill/ FAU 90 over Wood River?

The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Powdermill/ FAU 90 over Wood River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.