US Bridges

FAI 80 EB over SBI7B/US6 & Iais RR

Fair

Henry County, Illinois · 3.5 MI W JCT Ill 78 · Structure no. 037004300000000

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
286 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI 80 EB over SBI7B/US6 & Iais RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 80 EB over SBI7B/US6 & Iais RR in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 63 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 48% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,368 by 2046. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAI 80 EB
CrossesSBI7B/US6 & Iais RR
Location3.5 MI W JCT Ill 78
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates41.41046, -89.96482
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2023)
Projected traffic10,368 by 2046
Trucks48%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 EB over SBI7B/US6 & Iais RR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is FAI 80 EB over SBI7B/US6 & Iais RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAI 80 EB over SBI7B/US6 & Iais RR carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 48% are trucks.

How long is FAI 80 EB over SBI7B/US6 & Iais RR?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FAI 80 EB over SBI7B/US6 & Iais RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.