US Bridges

FAI 64 EB over Sugar Creek

Fair

Clinton County, Illinois · 3.9 MI E County Line · Structure no. 014004200000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
221 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI 64 EB over Sugar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 64 EB over Sugar Creek in Clinton County, Illinois. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,215 by 2046. The structure is 221 ft (67.5 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 64 EB
CrossesSugar Creek
Location3.9 MI E County Line
RouteInterstate 64
CountyClinton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.50906, -89.63456
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length221 ft (67.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2023)
Projected traffic17,215 by 2046
Trucks31%
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 64 EB over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAI 64 EB over Sugar 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAI 64 EB over Sugar Creek carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is FAI 64 EB over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 221 ft (67.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAI 64 EB over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.