US Bridges

FAI-70 EB over Lick Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Illinois · 1.69 MI E Bond CO LN · Structure no. 026000300000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI-70 EB over Lick Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAI-70 EB over Lick Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 12,900 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,801 by 2046. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAI-70 EB
CrossesLick Creek
Location1.69 MI E Bond CO LN
RouteInterstate 70
CountyFayette County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.93298, -89.23614
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,900 (2023)
Projected traffic12,801 by 2046
Trucks46%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAI-70 EB over Lick 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAI-70 EB over Lick Creek carry?

About 12,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is FAI-70 EB over Lick Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAI-70 EB over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.