FAI 70 WB over E Fork Shoal Creek
PoorBond County, Illinois · 2.7 MI E Pocahontas · Structure no. 003000600000000
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 245 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAI 70 WB over E Fork Shoal Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 70 WB over E Fork Shoal Creek in Bond County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 13,100 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,534 by 2046. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 42 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 70 WB over E Fork Shoal Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAI 70 WB over E Fork Shoal 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does FAI 70 WB over E Fork Shoal Creek carry?
About 13,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.
How long is FAI 70 WB over E Fork Shoal Creek?
The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FAI 70 WB over E Fork Shoal Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.