US Bridges

FAI 64 EB over Abandoned Roadway C

Good

St. Clair County, Illinois · 0.13 E of 18th ST · Structure no. 082015500000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI 64 EB over Abandoned Roadway C is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 64 EB over Abandoned Roadway C in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 37,900 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,713 by 2046. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAI 64 EB
CrossesAbandoned Roadway C
Location0.13 E of 18th ST
RouteInterstate 64
Coordinates38.62409, -90.13281
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,900 (2023)
Projected traffic41,713 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAI 64 EB over Abandoned Roadway C built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAI 64 EB over Abandoned Roadway C 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 2025.

How much traffic does FAI 64 EB over Abandoned Roadway C carry?

About 37,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FAI 64 EB over Abandoned Roadway C?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAI 64 EB over Abandoned Roadway C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.