US Bridges

FAI-70 EB over FR-1187/CAMP Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Illinois · 1.75 MI E Vandali in · Structure no. 026001900000000

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
600 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
11,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI-70 EB over FR-1187/CAMP Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI-70 EB over FR-1187/CAMP Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 77 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 11,350 vehicles a day, roughly 51% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,750 by 2046. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFAI-70 EB
CrossesFR-1187/CAMP Creek
Location1.75 MI E Vandali in
RouteInterstate 70
CountyFayette County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.97608, -89.06336
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,350 (2023)
Projected traffic12,750 by 2046
Trucks51%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAI-70 EB over FR-1187/CAMP Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is FAI-70 EB over FR-1187/CAMP 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAI-70 EB over FR-1187/CAMP Creek carry?

About 11,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 51% are trucks.

How long is FAI-70 EB over FR-1187/CAMP Creek?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAI-70 EB over FR-1187/CAMP Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.