FAI 172 SB over Burton Creek
PoorAdams County, Illinois · 1.4MI S I172/IL96 · Structure no. 001005600000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- 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 SB over Burton Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 172 SB 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
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).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAI 172 SB over Burton Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAI 172 SB over Burton Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does FAI 172 SB over Burton Creek carry?
About 4,875 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FAI 172 SB 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 SB over Burton Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.