US Bridges

FAI 64 over Rayhill Slough

Good

St. Clair County, Illinois · 0.74 W Clinton CO · Structure no. 082201400000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI 64 over Rayhill Slough is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAI 64 over Rayhill Slough 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 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 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,613 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesFAI 64
CrossesRayhill Slough
Location0.74 W Clinton CO
RouteInterstate 64
Coordinates38.52429, -89.71763
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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating100 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,000 (2023)
Projected traffic31,613 by 2046
Trucks31%
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 Rayhill Slough built?

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

What condition is FAI 64 over Rayhill Slough 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 Rayhill Slough carry?

About 31,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is FAI 64 over Rayhill Slough?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAI 64 over Rayhill Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.