US Bridges

FAI 64 over Brooms Run

Good

St. Clair County, Illinois · 0.63 E Ill 4 · Structure no. 082201300000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI 64 over Brooms Run is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAI 64 over Brooms Run 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 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 34,900 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,754 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesFAI 64
CrossesBrooms Run
Location0.63 E Ill 4
RouteInterstate 64
Coordinates38.5506, -89.79615
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,900 (2023)
Projected traffic35,754 by 2046
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAI 64 over Brooms Run built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAI 64 over Brooms Run 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 FAI 64 over Brooms Run carry?

About 34,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is FAI 64 over Brooms Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns FAI 64 over Brooms Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.