FAI 80 WB over Spring Creek
FairHenry County, Illinois · 3.7 MI E JCT Ill 82 · Structure no. 037004000000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAI 80 WB over Spring Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 80 WB over Spring Creek in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1961, 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 5 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 8,650 vehicles a day, roughly 52% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,720 by 2046. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 44 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAI 80 WB over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAI 80 WB over Spring 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does FAI 80 WB over Spring Creek carry?
About 8,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 52% are trucks.
How long is FAI 80 WB over Spring Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns FAI 80 WB over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.