US Bridges

FAI 80 EB over Geneseo Creek

Fair

Henry County, Illinois · 0.1 MI W JCT Ill 82 · Structure no. 037003500000000

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
207 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI 80 EB over Geneseo Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 80 EB over Geneseo Creek in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAI 80 EB
CrossesGeneseo Creek
Location0.1 MI W JCT Ill 82
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates41.43117, -90.15919
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 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
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$794,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAI 80 EB over Geneseo Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is FAI 80 EB over Geneseo 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAI 80 EB over Geneseo Creek carry?

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

How long is FAI 80 EB over Geneseo Creek?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAI 80 EB over Geneseo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.