FAI 64 WB over Silver Creek
FairSt. Clair County, Illinois · 1.79 MI E of Ill 158 · Structure no. 082018600000000
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 478 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,950
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAI 64 WB over Silver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 64 WB over Silver Creek in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, 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 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 20,950 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,513 by 2046. The structure is 478 ft (145.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 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 64 WB over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAI 64 WB over Silver 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does FAI 64 WB over Silver Creek carry?
About 20,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is FAI 64 WB over Silver Creek?
The structure is 478 ft (145.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (31.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns FAI 64 WB over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.