FAI 55 over Trib to Silver Creek
FairMadison County, Illinois · 0.24 MI S of Ill 4 · Structure no. 060201500000000
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,500
- 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 1971, so it is 54 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 31,500 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,845 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
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 31,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is FAI 55 over Trib to Silver Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).
Who owns FAI 55 over Trib to Silver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.