US Bridges

FAI 255 Sb/Wb over UPRR

Fair

Monroe County, Illinois · 2 MI E of Jb Bridge · Structure no. 067002300000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
664 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI 255 Sb/Wb over UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 255 Sb/Wb over UPRR in Monroe County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 5 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 11,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,866 by 2046. The structure is 664 ft (202.4 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAI 255 Sb/Wb
CrossesUPRR
Location2 MI E of Jb Bridge
CountyMonroe County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.4746, -90.23215
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length664 ft (202.4 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,400 (2024)
Projected traffic31,866 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAI 255 Sb/Wb over UPRR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAI 255 Sb/Wb over UPRR 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAI 255 Sb/Wb over UPRR carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAI 255 Sb/Wb over UPRR?

The structure is 664 ft (202.4 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns FAI 255 Sb/Wb over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.