US Bridges

FAI 280 EB over West 4th ST Milan

Fair

Rock Island County, Illinois · .2 MI W of US 67 · Structure no. 081019100000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,850
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI 280 EB over West 4th ST Milan is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 280 EB over West 4th ST Milan in Rock Island County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 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 9,850 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,949 by 2046. The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAI 280 EB
CrossesWest 4th ST Milan
Location.2 MI W of US 67
RouteInterstate 280
CountyRock Island County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.44611, -90.57213
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length159 ft (48.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,850 (2021)
Projected traffic9,949 by 2046
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAI 280 EB over West 4th ST Milan built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAI 280 EB over West 4th ST Milan 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAI 280 EB over West 4th ST Milan carry?

About 9,850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is FAI 280 EB over West 4th ST Milan?

The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAI 280 EB over West 4th ST Milan?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.