US Bridges

FAS-827 (CH-9) over FAI-64

Fair

Jefferson County, Illinois · Woodlawn Int · Structure no. 041006900000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
248 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-827 (CH-9) over FAI-64 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS-827 (CH-9) over FAI-64 in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,313 by 2046. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-827 (CH-9)
CrossesFAI-64
LocationWoodlawn Int
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.3618, -89.0348
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2021)
Projected traffic1,313 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FAS-827 (CH-9) over FAI-64 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-827 (CH-9) over FAI-64 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAS-827 (CH-9) over FAI-64 carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS-827 (CH-9) over FAI-64?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-827 (CH-9) over FAI-64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.