Fai 270 over Mississippi River

Fair Condition60 years old46,200 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyMadison
LocationN. Of Granite City
CarriesFai 270
CrossesMississippi River
Coordinates38.76434, -90.17220

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignGirder and Floorbeam
Total Length5411.1 ft (1649.3 m)
Max Span242.5 ft (73.9 m)
Deck Width62.7 ft (19.1 m)
Deck Area31501.6 sq m
Main Spans21
Year Built1966

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic46,200 (2023)
Truck Traffic20%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection623
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number060003500000000

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