FAI 80 Ebl over W Fork Nettle CR
FairGrundy County, Illinois · 2.52 MI W of Il 47 · Structure no. 032000900000000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 144 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAI 80 Ebl over W Fork Nettle CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 80 Ebl over W Fork Nettle CR in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 67 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 15,300 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,420 by 2046. The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAI 80 Ebl over W Fork Nettle CR built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is FAI 80 Ebl over W Fork Nettle CR 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does FAI 80 Ebl over W Fork Nettle CR carry?
About 15,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.
How long is FAI 80 Ebl over W Fork Nettle CR?
The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns FAI 80 Ebl over W Fork Nettle CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.