US Bridges

FAS 614 over FAI 72

Fair

Morgan County, Illinois · I-72 Int @ Alexander · Structure no. 069005200000000

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 614 over FAI 72 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 614 over FAI 72 in Morgan County, Illinois. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 50 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2046. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 68 ft wide.

CarriesFAS 614
CrossesFAI 72
LocationI-72 Int @ Alexander
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.73681, -90.04197
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2024)
Projected traffic657 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FAS 614 over FAI 72 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is FAS 614 over FAI 72 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 614 over FAI 72 carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FAS 614 over FAI 72?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 614 over FAI 72?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.