US Bridges

Ill 104 over FAI 172

Fair

Adams County, Illinois · I-172/IL104 Int · Structure no. 001004700000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
269 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 104 over FAI 172 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 104 over FAI 172 in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,252 by 2046. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 92 ft wide.

CarriesIll 104
CrossesFAI 172
LocationI-172/IL104 Int
RouteState Highway 104
Coordinates39.93485, -91.32492
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length269 ft (82 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.6 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2023)
Projected traffic5,252 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ill 104 over FAI 172 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 104 over FAI 172 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ill 104 over FAI 172 carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ill 104 over FAI 172?

The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.6 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 104 over FAI 172?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.