US Bridges

FAI 172 NB over Burton Creek

Fair

Adams County, Illinois · 1.4MI S I172/IL96 · Structure no. 001005500000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
331 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,875
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI 172 NB over Burton Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 172 NB over Burton Creek in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 4,875 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,949 by 2046. The structure is 331 ft (101 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 172 NB
CrossesBurton Creek
Location1.4MI S I172/IL96
RouteInterstate 172
CountyAdams County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.86378, -91.33531
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length331 ft (101 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,875 (2023)
Projected traffic4,949 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 172 NB over Burton Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAI 172 NB over Burton Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAI 172 NB over Burton Creek carry?

About 4,875 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FAI 172 NB over Burton Creek?

The structure is 331 ft (101 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAI 172 NB over Burton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.