FAI-55 SB over Rooks Creek
FairLivingston County, Illinois · 3 MI SW of Pontiac · Structure no. 053012400000000
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 282 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAI-55 SB over Rooks Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI-55 SB over Rooks Creek in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,598 by 2035. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 42 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAI-55 SB over Rooks Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAI-55 SB over Rooks 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does FAI-55 SB over Rooks Creek carry?
About 10,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is FAI-55 SB over Rooks Creek?
The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FAI-55 SB over Rooks Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.