FAI 55 over Trib to Silver Creek
FairMadison County, Illinois · 0.45MI S Alhambra RD · Structure no. 060200000000000
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAI 55 over Trib to Silver Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAI 55 over Trib to Silver Creek in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 70 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 30,700 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,133 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAI 55 over Trib to Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is FAI 55 over Trib to Silver 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 2024.
How much traffic does FAI 55 over Trib to Silver Creek carry?
About 30,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is FAI 55 over Trib to Silver Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).
Who owns FAI 55 over Trib to Silver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.