US Bridges

Bunkum Rd/ FAU 916 over FAI 64

Good

St. Clair County, Illinois · 1.99 MI E Ill 157 · Structure no. 082017400000000

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
318 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bunkum Rd/ FAU 916 over FAI 64 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bunkum Rd/ FAU 916 over FAI 64 in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 54 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,050 by 2046. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBunkum Rd/ FAU 916
CrossesFAI 64
Location1.99 MI E Ill 157
Coordinates38.60117, -90.01356
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2023)
Projected traffic5,050 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Bunkum Rd/ FAU 916 over FAI 64 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Bunkum Rd/ FAU 916 over FAI 64 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 2023.

How much traffic does Bunkum Rd/ FAU 916 over FAI 64 carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bunkum Rd/ FAU 916 over FAI 64?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Bunkum Rd/ FAU 916 over FAI 64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.