US Bridges

FAU 8368 4th ST over FAI 70

Fair

Effingham County, Illinois · .5 MI W US 45INT/EFF · Structure no. 025010200000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
234 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 8368 4th ST over FAI 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 8368 4th ST over FAI 70 in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 2,550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,544 by 2046. The structure is 234 ft (71.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 8368 4th ST
CrossesFAI 70
Location.5 MI W US 45INT/EFF
CountyEffingham County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.14361, -88.54203
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.4 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,550 (2023)
Projected traffic2,544 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FAU 8368 4th ST over FAI 70 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 8368 4th ST over FAI 70 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 8368 4th ST over FAI 70 carry?

About 2,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 8368 4th ST over FAI 70?

The structure is 234 ft (71.4 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 8368 4th ST over FAI 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.