FAI 80 WB over Mineral Creek
PoorHenry County, Illinois · 2.9 MI E JCT I74 · Structure no. 037010800000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 151 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAI 80 WB over Mineral Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAI 80 WB over Mineral 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,016 by 2046. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 36 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 WB over Mineral Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAI 80 WB over Mineral Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does FAI 80 WB over Mineral Creek carry?
About 10,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is FAI 80 WB over Mineral Creek?
The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FAI 80 WB over Mineral Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.