US Bridges

S Lincoln Ave over FAI-64

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St. Clair County, Illinois · 3.74 MI S of US-50 · Structure no. 082018100000000

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
193 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Lincoln Ave over FAI-64 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Lincoln Ave over FAI-64 in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,201 by 2046. The structure is 193 ft (58.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesS Lincoln Ave
CrossesFAI-64
Location3.74 MI S of US-50
CountySt. Clair County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.57538, -89.90946
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.9 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,200 (2023)
Projected traffic10,201 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 S Lincoln Ave over FAI-64 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is S Lincoln Ave 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 S Lincoln Ave over FAI-64 carry?

About 8,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S Lincoln Ave over FAI-64?

The structure is 193 ft (58.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns S Lincoln Ave over FAI-64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.