FAI 70 EB over Beaver Creek
FairBond County, Illinois · 0.2 MI W Ill 127 · Structure no. 003000900000000
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 106 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,050
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAI 70 EB over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAI 70 EB over Beaver Creek in Bond County, Illinois. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 12,050 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,464 by 2046. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAI 70 EB over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAI 70 EB over Beaver 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does FAI 70 EB over Beaver Creek carry?
About 12,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.
How long is FAI 70 EB over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FAI 70 EB over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.