US Bridges

FAI 255 Nb/Eb over UPRR

Poor

Monroe County, Illinois · 2 MI E of Jb Bridge · Structure no. 067002400000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
317 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI 255 Nb/Eb over UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 255 Nb/Eb over UPRR in Monroe County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 25,850 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,866 by 2046. The structure is 317 ft (96.7 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAI 255 Nb/Eb
CrossesUPRR
Location2 MI E of Jb Bridge
RouteInterstate 255
CountyMonroe County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.47384, -90.23252
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length317 ft (96.7 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,850 (2023)
Projected traffic31,866 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Nb/Eb over UPRR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAI 255 Nb/Eb over UPRR 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 2025.

How much traffic does FAI 255 Nb/Eb over UPRR carry?

About 25,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAI 255 Nb/Eb over UPRR?

The structure is 317 ft (96.7 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns FAI 255 Nb/Eb over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.