US Bridges

TR-264 over FAI-70

Fair

Fayette County, Illinois · 2 MI W Brownstwn Int · Structure no. 026007500000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
221 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-264 over FAI-70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR-264 over FAI-70 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 357 by 2046. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesTR-264
CrossesFAI-70
Location2 MI W Brownstwn Int
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.97571, -89.038
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic357 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR-264 over FAI-70 built?

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

What condition is TR-264 over FAI-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 September 2024.

How much traffic does TR-264 over FAI-70 carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is TR-264 over FAI-70?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR-264 over FAI-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.