FAI-70 WB over Raccoon Creek
FairFayette County, Illinois · 0.25 MI W. US-40 Int · Structure no. 026001200000000
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAI-70 WB over Raccoon Creek is a concrete slab carrying FAI-70 WB over Raccoon Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAI-70 WB over Raccoon Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAI-70 WB over Raccoon 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 2024.
How much traffic does FAI-70 WB over Raccoon Creek carry?
About 12,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.
How long is FAI-70 WB over Raccoon Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns FAI-70 WB over Raccoon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.