US Bridges

FAU 8385/FAP 95 over FAI 57/70

Fair

Effingham County, Illinois · Fayette Ave Int Eff · Structure no. 025010600000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
235 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 8385/FAP 95 over FAI 57/70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 8385/FAP 95 over FAI 57/70 in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8,950 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,130 by 2046. The structure is 235 ft (71.5 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 8385/FAP 95
CrossesFAI 57/70
LocationFayette Ave Int Eff
CountyEffingham County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.12051, -88.56916
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length235 ft (71.5 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.8 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,950 (2023)
Projected traffic11,130 by 2046
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 8385/FAP 95 over FAI 57/70 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 8385/FAP 95 over FAI 57/70 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 8385/FAP 95 over FAI 57/70 carry?

About 8,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is FAU 8385/FAP 95 over FAI 57/70?

The structure is 235 ft (71.5 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 8385/FAP 95 over FAI 57/70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.