FAI 72 WB over S Fk Mauvaise Terre
FairMorgan County, Illinois · 1.6MI SW I72/OLD36 · Structure no. 069003900000000
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 168 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,975
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAI 72 WB over S Fk Mauvaise Terre is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 72 WB over S Fk Mauvaise Terre in Morgan County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 4,975 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,949 by 2046. The structure is 168 ft (51.1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAI 72 WB over S Fk Mauvaise Terre built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAI 72 WB over S Fk Mauvaise Terre 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does FAI 72 WB over S Fk Mauvaise Terre carry?
About 4,975 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is FAI 72 WB over S Fk Mauvaise Terre?
The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FAI 72 WB over S Fk Mauvaise Terre?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.