FAI 280 WB over Mill Creek
FairRock Island County, Illinois · .6 MI E of US 67 · Structure no. 081002700000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 209 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,850
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAI 280 WB over Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 280 WB over Mill Creek in Rock Island County, Illinois. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 57 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 9,850 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,949 by 2046. The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAI 280 WB over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is FAI 280 WB over Mill 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does FAI 280 WB over Mill Creek carry?
About 9,850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is FAI 280 WB over Mill Creek?
The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (31.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns FAI 280 WB over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.