FAI 74 & 280 EB over Mosquito Creek
FairHenry County, Illinois · 3.8 MI W JCT FAI 80 · Structure no. 037000100000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAI 74 & 280 EB over Mosquito Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 74 & 280 EB over Mosquito Creek in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 64 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,802 by 2046. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 74 & 280 EB over Mosquito Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is FAI 74 & 280 EB over Mosquito 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does FAI 74 & 280 EB over Mosquito Creek carry?
About 7,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is FAI 74 & 280 EB over Mosquito Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns FAI 74 & 280 EB over Mosquito Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.