US Bridges

FAI 70 EB over Trib to Hurricane CR

Good

Bond County, Illinois · 1/2MI SW Mulberry Gr · Structure no. 003200600000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI 70 EB over Trib to Hurricane CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAI 70 EB over Trib to Hurricane CR 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,400 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,171 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAI 70 EB
CrossesTrib to Hurricane CR
Location1/2MI SW Mulberry Gr
RouteInterstate 70
Coordinates38.90398, -89.29508
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating97.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,400 (2023)
Projected traffic12,171 by 2046
Trucks47%
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 70 EB over Trib to Hurricane CR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAI 70 EB over Trib to Hurricane CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does FAI 70 EB over Trib to Hurricane CR carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.

How long is FAI 70 EB over Trib to Hurricane CR?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns FAI 70 EB over Trib to Hurricane CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.