FAI 64 WB over Ill 161
FairSt. Clair County, Illinois · 1.5 MI W New Baden · Structure no. 082019300000000
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 135 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAI 64 WB over Ill 161 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 64 WB over Ill 161 in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,807 by 2046. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 44 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 | 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAI 64 WB over Ill 161 built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAI 64 WB over Ill 161 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 Ill 161 carry?
About 15,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is FAI 64 WB over Ill 161?
The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns FAI 64 WB over Ill 161?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.