FAI 80 SB over Mineral Creek
FairHenry County, Illinois · 0.7 MI N JCT US 6 · Structure no. 037002900000000
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 172 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAI 80 SB over Mineral Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 80 SB over Mineral Creek in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 60 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 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,016 by 2046. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAI 80 SB over Mineral Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is FAI 80 SB over Mineral 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does FAI 80 SB over Mineral Creek carry?
About 10,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is FAI 80 SB over Mineral Creek?
The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FAI 80 SB over Mineral Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.