US Bridges

FAP 64 WB Adams S over BNSF & Abandoned UP RR

Poor

Peoria County, Illinois · W Cl of Peoria · Structure no. 072001200000000

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
767 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 64 WB Adams S over BNSF & Abandoned UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 64 WB Adams S over BNSF & Abandoned UP RR in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 89 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,797 by 2046. The structure is 767 ft (233.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAP 64 WB Adams S
CrossesBNSF & Abandoned UP RR
LocationW Cl of Peoria
Coordinates40.66002, -89.6378
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length767 ft (233.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2022)
Projected traffic9,797 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 64 WB Adams S over BNSF & Abandoned UP RR built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is FAP 64 WB Adams S over BNSF & Abandoned UP RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 64 WB Adams S over BNSF & Abandoned UP RR carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 64 WB Adams S over BNSF & Abandoned UP RR?

The structure is 767 ft (233.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 64 WB Adams S over BNSF & Abandoned UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.