US Bridges

Covington RD - Ch over FAI 64

Fair

Washington County, Illinois · 6 M E Ill 177 · Structure no. 095003700000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
205 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Covington RD - Ch over FAI 64 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Covington RD - Ch over FAI 64 in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesCovington RD - Ch
CrossesFAI 64
Location6 M E Ill 177
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.41353, -89.43615
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length205 ft (62.4 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2024)
Projected traffic303 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Covington RD - Ch over FAI 64 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Covington RD - Ch over FAI 64 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 Covington RD - Ch over FAI 64 carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Covington RD - Ch over FAI 64?

The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Covington RD - Ch over FAI 64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.