US Bridges

FAI-70 WB over FR-1187/CAMP Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Illinois · 1.75 MI E Vandali in · Structure no. 026002000000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
597 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
11,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI-70 WB over FR-1187/CAMP Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI-70 WB over FR-1187/CAMP Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 597 ft (182 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFAI-70 WB
CrossesFR-1187/CAMP Creek
Location1.75 MI E Vandali in
RouteInterstate 70
CountyFayette County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.97607, -89.06318
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length597 ft (182 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAI-70 WB 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 WB 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 WB over FR-1187/CAMP Creek?

The structure is 597 ft (182 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.