US Bridges

FAI 80 WB over Osco Road/Fas 227

Fair

Henry County, Illinois · 0.5 MI E JCT I74 · Structure no. 037003400000000

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI 80 WB over Osco Road/Fas 227 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 80 WB over Osco Road/Fas 227 in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,016 by 2046. The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAI 80 WB
CrossesOsco Road/Fas 227
Location0.5 MI E JCT I74
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates41.44002, -90.31927
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length111 ft (33.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,300 (2023)
Projected traffic11,016 by 2046
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAI 80 WB over Osco Road/Fas 227 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is FAI 80 WB over Osco Road/Fas 227 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAI 80 WB over Osco Road/Fas 227 carry?

About 10,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is FAI 80 WB over Osco Road/Fas 227?

The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAI 80 WB over Osco Road/Fas 227?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.