US Bridges

FAI 55 over Trib to Silver Creek

Good

Madison County, Illinois · 1.68 S Ill 140 · Structure no. 060202000000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,100
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, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30,100 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,302 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesFAI 55
CrossesTrib to Silver Creek
Location1.68 S Ill 140
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates38.86751, -89.85309
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,100 (2023)
Projected traffic41,302 by 2046
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

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.

What condition is FAI 55 over Trib to Silver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does FAI 55 over Trib to Silver Creek carry?

About 30,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FAI 55 over Trib to Silver Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns FAI 55 over Trib to Silver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.