FAI 280 WB over Case Creek
FairRock Island County, Illinois · 2 MI W of I-74 · Structure no. 081003100000000
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAI 280 WB over Case Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 280 WB over Case Creek in Rock Island County, Illinois. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 65 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 5 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 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,504 by 2046. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 44 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Case Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is FAI 280 WB over Case 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does FAI 280 WB over Case Creek carry?
About 10,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is FAI 280 WB over Case Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns FAI 280 WB over Case Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.