US Bridges

Ill 203 over FAI 70

Good

St. Clair County, Illinois · 0.5 M N E ST Louis · Structure no. 082002800000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
282 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 203 over FAI 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 203 over FAI 70 in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 65 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIll 203
CrossesFAI 70
Location0.5 M N E ST Louis
RouteState Highway 203
Coordinates38.64515, -90.12843
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic14,746 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ill 203 over FAI 70 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Ill 203 over FAI 70 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 203 over FAI 70 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Ill 203 over FAI 70?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 203 over FAI 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.