US Bridges

FAI 64 WB over Sugar Creek

Good

Clinton County, Illinois · 3.9 MI East of Cl · Structure no. 014004300000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
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 WB over Sugar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 64 WB 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 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 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).

CarriesFAI 64 WB
CrossesSugar Creek
Location3.9 MI East of Cl
RouteInterstate 64
Coordinates38.50902, -89.63437
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

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 WB over Sugar Creek built?

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

What condition is FAI 64 WB over Sugar Creek 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 February 2023.

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

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

How long is FAI 64 WB 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 WB over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.