Ch 14 over FAI 72
FairScott County, Illinois · 2.5MI W EXIT#52 · Structure no. 086002900000000
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 262 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 14 over FAI 72 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 14 over FAI 72 in Scott County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long and 30 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 14 over FAI 72 built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 14 over FAI 72 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 14 over FAI 72 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is Ch 14 over FAI 72?
The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 14 over FAI 72?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.