Fai 70 WB over Highland Silver Lake

Fair Condition64 years old11,800 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyMadison
Location2.8 M E Ill 143
CarriesFai 70 WB
CrossesHighland Silver Lake
Coordinates38.78691, -89.69018

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length176.8 ft (53.9 m)
Max Span64.3 ft (19.6 m)
Deck Width42.3 ft (12.9 m)
Deck Area695.3 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1962 (reconstructed 1987)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic11,800 (2023)
Truck Traffic41%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number060003400000000

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